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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.21, 1,095.50 and 401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.21, 1,095.50 and 401.80 is: 601.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.21 : 1,095.50 = 401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.21/1,095.50 = 401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.21x = 1,095.50 × 401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.21x = 440,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,171.90/731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.98

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