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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.55, 1,096.26 and 291.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.55, 1,096.26 and 291.72 is: 437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.55 : 1,096.26 = 291.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.55/1,096.26 = 291.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.55x = 1,096.26 × 291.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.55x = 319,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,800.97/730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.75

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