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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.77, 1,096.11 and 182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.77, 1,096.11 and 182.94 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.77 : 1,096.11 = 182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.77/1,096.11 = 182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.77x = 1,096.11 × 182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.77x = 200,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,522.36/730.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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