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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,096.20 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,096.20 and 320.22 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,096.20 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,096.20 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,096.20 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 351,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,025.16/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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