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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,095.90 and 340.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,095.90 and 340.67 is: 510.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,095.90 = 340.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,095.90 = 340.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,095.90 × 340.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 373,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,334.77/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.59

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