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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,097.95 and 293.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,097.95 and 293.36 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,097.95 = 293.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,097.95 = 293.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,097.95 × 293.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 322,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,094.61/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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