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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,097.63 and 293.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,097.63 and 293.11 is: 439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,097.63 = 293.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,097.63 = 293.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,097.63 × 293.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 321,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,726.33/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.59

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