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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.05, 1,095.64 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.05, 1,095.64 and 320.08 is: 479.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.05 : 1,095.64 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.05/1,095.64 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.05x = 1,095.64 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.05x = 350,686.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,686.97/731.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.71

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