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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.03, 1,096.34 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.03, 1,096.34 and 320.06 is: 480.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.03 : 1,096.34 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.03/1,096.34 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.03x = 1,096.34 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.03x = 350,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,895.72/731.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.01

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