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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.40, 1,097.10 and 616.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.40, 1,097.10 and 616.20 is: 924.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.40 : 1,097.10 = 616.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.40/1,097.10 = 616.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.40x = 1,097.10 × 616.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.40x = 676,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,033.02/731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.30

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