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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.85, 1,096.28 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.85, 1,096.28 and 183.04 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.85 : 1,096.28 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.85/1,096.28 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.85x = 1,096.28 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.85x = 200,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,659.44/730.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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