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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.37, 1,097.04 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.37, 1,097.04 and 211.35 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.37 : 1,097.04 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.37/1,097.04 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.37x = 1,097.04 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.37x = 231,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,859.40/731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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