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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,096.31 and 320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,096.31 and 320.21 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,096.31 = 320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,096.31 = 320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,096.31 × 320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 351,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,051.04/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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