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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.28, 1,096.92 and 406.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.28, 1,096.92 and 406.80 is: 610.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.28 : 1,096.92 = 406.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.28/1,096.92 = 406.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.28x = 1,096.92 × 406.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.28x = 446,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,227.06/731.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.20

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