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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.83, 1,096.24 and 217.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.83, 1,096.24 and 217.83 is: 326.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.83 : 1,096.24 = 217.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.83/1,096.24 = 217.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.83x = 1,096.24 × 217.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.83x = 238,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,793.96/730.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.74

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