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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.63, 1,095.91 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.63, 1,095.91 and 182.79 is: 274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.63 : 1,095.91 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.63/1,095.91 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.63x = 1,095.91 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.63x = 200,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,321.39/730.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.18

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