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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.48, 1,095.76 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.48, 1,095.76 and 210.54 is: 315.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.48 : 1,095.76 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.48/1,095.76 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.48x = 1,095.76 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.48x = 230,701.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,701.31/730.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.82

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