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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,095.69 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,095.69 and 292.44 is: 438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,095.69 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,095.69 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,095.69 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 320,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,423.58/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.38

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