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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,097.34 and 320.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,097.34 and 320.50 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,097.34 = 320.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,097.34 = 320.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,097.34 × 320.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 351,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,697.47/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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