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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.91, 1,096.38 and 210.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.91, 1,096.38 and 210.95 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.91 : 1,096.38 = 210.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.91/1,096.38 = 210.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.91x = 1,096.38 × 210.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.91x = 231,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,281.36/730.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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