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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.86, 1,097.42 and 320.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.86, 1,097.42 and 320.81 is: 481.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.86 : 1,097.42 = 320.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.86/1,097.42 = 320.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.86x = 1,097.42 × 320.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.86x = 352,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,061.71/731.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.05

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