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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.11, 1,096.86 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.11, 1,096.86 and 320.33 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.11 : 1,096.86 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.11/1,096.86 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.11x = 1,096.86 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.11x = 351,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,357.16/731.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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