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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.04, 1,096.20 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.04, 1,096.20 and 406.32 is: 609.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.04 : 1,096.20 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.04/1,096.20 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.04x = 1,096.20 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.04x = 445,407.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,407.98/731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.28

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