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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.08, 1,096.93 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.08, 1,096.93 and 320.51 is: 480.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.08 : 1,096.93 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.08/1,096.93 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.08x = 1,096.93 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.08x = 351,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,581.63/731.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.91

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