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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.54, 1,095.83 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.54, 1,095.83 and 210.52 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.54 : 1,095.83 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.54/1,095.83 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.54x = 1,095.83 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.54x = 230,694.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,694.13/730.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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