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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.26, 1,096.96 and 292.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.26, 1,096.96 and 292.41 is: 438.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.26 : 1,096.96 = 292.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.26/1,096.96 = 292.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.26x = 1,096.96 × 292.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.26x = 320,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,762.07/731.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.64

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