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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,097.28 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,097.28 and 407.16 is: 611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,097.28 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,097.28 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,097.28 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 446,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,768.52/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.04

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