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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.20, 1,096.97 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.20, 1,096.97 and 340.92 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.20 : 1,096.97 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.20/1,096.97 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.20x = 1,096.97 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.20x = 373,979.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,979.01/731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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