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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.39, 1,095.28 and 291.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.39, 1,095.28 and 291.56 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.39 : 1,095.28 = 291.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.39/1,095.28 = 291.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.39x = 1,095.28 × 291.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.39x = 319,343.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,343.38/730.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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