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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.24, 1,096.86 and 292.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.24, 1,096.86 and 292.69 is: 439.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.24 : 1,096.86 = 292.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.24/1,096.86 = 292.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.24x = 1,096.86 × 292.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.24x = 321,039.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,039.95/731.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.04

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