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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.20, 1,096.60 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.20, 1,096.60 and 320.12 is: 480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.20 : 1,096.60 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.20/1,096.60 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.20x = 1,096.60 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.20x = 351,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,043.59/731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.09

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