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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.73, 1,095.65 and 292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.73, 1,095.65 and 292.04 is: 437.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.73 : 1,095.65 = 292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.73/1,095.65 = 292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.73x = 1,095.65 × 292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.73x = 319,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,966.69/730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.88

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