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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.76, 1,096.11 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.76, 1,096.11 and 210.74 is: 316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.76 : 1,096.11 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.76/1,096.11 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.76x = 1,096.11 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.76x = 230,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,994.22/730.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.10

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