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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,095.81 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,095.81 and 210.65 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,095.81 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,095.81 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,095.81 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 230,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,826.90/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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