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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,096.73 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,096.73 and 211.29 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,096.73 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,096.73 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,096.73 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 231,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,728.08/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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