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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.89, 1,097.43 and 347.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.89, 1,097.43 and 347.14 is: 520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.89 : 1,097.43 = 347.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.89/1,097.43 = 347.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.89x = 1,097.43 × 347.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.89x = 380,961.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,961.85/731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.52

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