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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,094.92 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,094.92 and 319.44 is: 478.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,094.92 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,094.92 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,094.92 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 349,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,761.24/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.76

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