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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,097.28 and 407.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,097.28 and 407.20 is: 610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,097.28 = 407.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,097.28 = 407.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,097.28 × 407.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 446,812.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,812.42/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.80

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