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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.22, 1,096.86 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.22, 1,096.86 and 540.06 is: 810.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.22 : 1,096.86 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.22/1,096.86 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.22x = 1,096.86 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.22x = 592,370.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,370.21/731.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.11

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