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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.96, 1,096.74 and 341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.96, 1,096.74 and 341.54 is: 511.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.96 : 1,096.74 = 341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.96/1,096.74 = 341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.96x = 1,096.74 × 341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.96x = 374,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,580.58/731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.75

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