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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.12, 1,096.78 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.12, 1,096.78 and 244.05 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.12 : 1,096.78 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.12/1,096.78 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.12x = 1,096.78 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.12x = 267,669.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,669.16/731.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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