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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,097.24 and 406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,097.24 and 406.79 is: 610.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,097.24 = 406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,097.24 = 406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,097.24 × 406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 446,338.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,338.74/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.43

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