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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730, 1,093.86 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730, 1,093.86 and 291.02 is: 436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730 : 1,093.86 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730/1,093.86 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730x = 1,093.86 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730x = 318,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,335.14/730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.08

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