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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.95, 1,095.53 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.95, 1,095.53 and 319.28 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.95 : 1,095.53 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.95/1,095.53 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.95x = 1,095.53 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.95x = 349,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,773.74/729.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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