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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.39, 1,095.47 and 536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.39, 1,095.47 and 536.73 is: 803.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.39 : 1,095.47 = 536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.39/1,095.47 = 536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.39x = 1,095.47 × 536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.39x = 587,969.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,969.85/731.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.91

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