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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,097.74 and 341.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,097.74 and 341.75 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,097.74 = 341.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,097.74 = 341.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,097.74 × 341.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 375,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,145.45/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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