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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.93, 1,096.58 and 210.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.93, 1,096.58 and 210.97 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.93 : 1,096.58 = 210.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.93/1,096.58 = 210.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.93x = 1,096.58 × 210.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.93x = 231,347.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,347.68/730.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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