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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.13, 1,095.54 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.13, 1,095.54 and 319.22 is: 478.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.13 : 1,095.54 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.13/1,095.54 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.13x = 1,095.54 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.13x = 349,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,712.98/730.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.97

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