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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.07, 1,095.39 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.07, 1,095.39 and 319.44 is: 479.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.07 : 1,095.39 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.07/1,095.39 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.07x = 1,095.39 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.07x = 349,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,911.38/730.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.29

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