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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.30, 1,095.57 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.30, 1,095.57 and 291.64 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.30 : 1,095.57 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.30/1,095.57 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.30x = 1,095.57 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.30x = 319,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,512.03/730.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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