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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.18, 1,095.20 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.18, 1,095.20 and 291.32 is: 436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.18 : 1,095.20 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.18/1,095.20 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.18x = 1,095.20 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.18x = 319,049.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,049.10/730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.95

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