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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,096.82 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,096.82 and 406.40 is: 609.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,096.82 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,096.82 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,096.82 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 445,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,743.18/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.58

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