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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.84, 1,096.25 and 210.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.84, 1,096.25 and 210.85 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.84 : 1,096.25 = 210.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.84/1,096.25 = 210.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.84x = 1,096.25 × 210.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.84x = 231,137.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,137.78/730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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