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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,097.80 and 211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,097.80 and 211.88 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,097.80 = 211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,097.80 = 211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,097.80 × 211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 232,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,605.27/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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