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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.20, 1,092.56 and 616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.20, 1,092.56 and 616 is: 920.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.20 : 1,092.56 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.20/1,092.56 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.20x = 1,092.56 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.20x = 673,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,016.96/731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.43

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