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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,095.37 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,095.37 and 291.71 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,095.37 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,095.37 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,095.37 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 319,530.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,530.38/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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