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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.33, 1,096.45 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.33, 1,096.45 and 292.44 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.33 : 1,096.45 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.33/1,096.45 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.33x = 1,096.45 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.33x = 320,645.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,645.84/731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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