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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,095.84 and 616.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,095.84 and 616.08 is: 923.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,095.84 = 616.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,095.84 = 616.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,095.84 × 616.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 675,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,125.11/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.21

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