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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.12, 1,096.88 and 406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.12, 1,096.88 and 406.71 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.12 : 1,096.88 = 406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.12/1,096.88 = 406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.12x = 1,096.88 × 406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.12x = 446,110.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,110.03/731.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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