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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.13, 1,095.02 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.13, 1,095.02 and 291.25 is: 436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.13 : 1,095.02 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.13/1,095.02 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.13x = 1,095.02 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.13x = 318,919.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,919.42/730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.80

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