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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.92, 1,095.06 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.92, 1,095.06 and 319.16 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.92 : 1,095.06 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.92/1,095.06 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.92x = 1,095.06 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.92x = 349,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,499.35/729.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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