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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,094.89 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,094.89 and 319.58 is: 478.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,094.89 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,094.89 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,094.89 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 349,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,899.47/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.96

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