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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.38, 1,095.86 and 319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.38, 1,095.86 and 319.90 is: 479.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.38 : 1,095.86 = 319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.38/1,095.86 = 319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.38x = 1,095.86 × 319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.38x = 350,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,565.61/731.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.32

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