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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.65, 1,097.73 and 320.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.65, 1,097.73 and 320.73 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.65 : 1,097.73 = 320.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.65/1,097.73 = 320.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.65x = 1,097.73 × 320.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.65x = 352,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,077.69/731.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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