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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.97, 1,095.68 and 319.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.97, 1,095.68 and 319.39 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.97 : 1,095.68 = 319.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.97/1,095.68 = 319.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.97x = 1,095.68 × 319.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.97x = 349,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,942.16/729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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