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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.24, 1,095.80 and 291.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.24, 1,095.80 and 291.41 is: 437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.24 : 1,095.80 = 291.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.24/1,095.80 = 291.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.24x = 1,095.80 × 291.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.24x = 319,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,328.36/730.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.29

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