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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.22, 1,094.72 and 318.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.22, 1,094.72 and 318.94 is: 478.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.22 : 1,094.72 = 318.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.22/1,094.72 = 318.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.22x = 1,094.72 × 318.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.22x = 349,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,145.67/730.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.14

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