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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.44, 1,097.17 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.44, 1,097.17 and 527.31 is: 790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.44 : 1,097.17 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.44/1,097.17 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.44x = 1,097.17 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.44x = 578,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,543.33/731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.96

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