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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.72, 1,097.64 and 540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.72, 1,097.64 and 540.56 is: 810.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.72 : 1,097.64 = 540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.72/1,097.64 = 540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.72x = 1,097.64 × 540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.72x = 593,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,340.28/731.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.88

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