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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.25, 1,096.88 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.25, 1,096.88 and 211.28 is: 316.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.25 : 1,096.88 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.25/1,096.88 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.25x = 1,096.88 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.25x = 231,742.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,742.27/731.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.91

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