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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.41, 1,097.13 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.41, 1,097.13 and 211.45 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.41 : 1,097.13 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.41/1,097.13 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.41x = 1,097.13 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.41x = 231,988.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,988.14/731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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