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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.34, 1,097.01 and 292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.34, 1,097.01 and 292.74 is: 439.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.34 : 1,097.01 = 292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.34/1,097.01 = 292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.34x = 1,097.01 × 292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.34x = 321,138.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,138.71/731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.11

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