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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.23, 1,097.28 and 471.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.23, 1,097.28 and 471.02 is: 706.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.23 : 1,097.28 = 471.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.23/1,097.28 = 471.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.23x = 1,097.28 × 471.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.23x = 516,835.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,835.34/731.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.81

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