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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.87, 1,096.13 and 292.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.87, 1,096.13 and 292.11 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.87 : 1,096.13 = 292.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.87/1,096.13 = 292.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.87x = 1,096.13 × 292.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.87x = 320,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,187.15/730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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