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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.69, 1,096.04 and 217.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.69, 1,096.04 and 217.69 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.69 : 1,096.04 = 217.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.69/1,096.04 = 217.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.69x = 1,096.04 × 217.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.69x = 238,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,593.12/730.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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