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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,095.80 and 291.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,095.80 and 291.94 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,095.80 = 291.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,095.80 = 291.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,095.80 × 291.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 319,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,903.65/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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