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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.82, 1,097.82 and 341.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.82, 1,097.82 and 341.62 is: 512.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.82 : 1,097.82 = 341.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.82/1,097.82 = 341.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.82x = 1,097.82 × 341.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.82x = 375,037.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,037.27/731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.47

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