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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,097.79 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,097.79 and 212.01 is: 317.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,097.79 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,097.79 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,097.79 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 232,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,742.46/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.98

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