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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.65, 1,095.92 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.65, 1,095.92 and 182.82 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.65 : 1,095.92 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.65/1,095.92 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.65x = 1,095.92 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.65x = 200,355.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,355.18/730.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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