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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.61, 1,095.90 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.61, 1,095.90 and 182.79 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.61 : 1,095.90 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.61/1,095.90 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.61x = 1,095.90 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.61x = 200,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,319.56/730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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