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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.41, 1,097.12 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.41, 1,097.12 and 292.64 is: 438.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.41 : 1,097.12 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.41/1,097.12 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.41x = 1,097.12 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.41x = 321,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,058.71/731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.96

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