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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.80, 1,096.38 and 616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.80, 1,096.38 and 616.96 is: 924.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.80 : 1,096.38 = 616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.80/1,096.38 = 616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.80x = 1,096.38 × 616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.80x = 676,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,422.60/731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.33

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