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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.40, 1,097.34 and 292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.40, 1,097.34 and 292.86 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.40 : 1,097.34 = 292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.40/1,097.34 = 292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.40x = 1,097.34 × 292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.40x = 321,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,361.51/731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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