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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.15, 1,096.70 and 292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.15, 1,096.70 and 292.27 is: 438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.15 : 1,096.70 = 292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.15/1,096.70 = 292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.15x = 1,096.70 × 292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.15x = 320,532.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,532.69/731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.40

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