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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.10, 1,095.35 and 421.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.10, 1,095.35 and 421.90 is: 632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.10 : 1,095.35 = 421.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.10/1,095.35 = 421.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.10x = 1,095.35 × 421.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.10x = 462,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,128.17/730.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.97

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