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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,095.74 and 319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,095.74 and 319.74 is: 479.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,095.74 = 319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,095.74 = 319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,095.74 × 319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 350,347.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,347.40/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.33

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