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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,096.77 and 211.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,096.77 and 211.19 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,096.77 = 211.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,096.77 = 211.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,096.77 × 211.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 231,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,626.86/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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