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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.41, 1,097.03 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.41, 1,097.03 and 211.39 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.41 : 1,097.03 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.41/1,097.03 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.41x = 1,097.03 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.41x = 231,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,898.96/731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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