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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.90, 1,095.94 and 319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.90, 1,095.94 and 319.96 is: 479.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.90 : 1,095.94 = 319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.90/1,095.94 = 319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.90x = 1,095.94 × 319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.90x = 350,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,656.96/730.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.76

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