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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.80, 1,097.22 and 320.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.80, 1,097.22 and 320.92 is: 481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.80 : 1,097.22 = 320.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.80/1,097.22 = 320.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.80x = 1,097.22 × 320.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.80x = 352,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,119.84/731.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.17

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