Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,096 and 319.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,096 and 319.56 is: 479.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
730.56 : 1,096 = 319.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
730.56/1,096 = 319.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
730.56x = 1,096 × 319.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
730.56x = 350,237.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,237.76/730.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479.41
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