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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.43, 1,095.76 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.43, 1,095.76 and 291.68 is: 437.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.43 : 1,095.76 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.43/1,095.76 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.43x = 1,095.76 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.43x = 319,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,614.17/730.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.57

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