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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,095.98 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,095.98 and 320.18 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,095.98 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,095.98 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,095.98 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 350,910.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,910.88/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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