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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,096.54 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,096.54 and 320.07 is: 480.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,096.54 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,096.54 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,096.54 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 350,966.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,966.70/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.19

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