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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.78, 1,095.97 and 210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.78, 1,095.97 and 210.78 is: 316.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.78 : 1,095.97 = 210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.78/1,095.97 = 210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.78x = 1,095.97 × 210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.78x = 231,008.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,008.56/730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.11

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