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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.08, 1,092.60 and 456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.08, 1,092.60 and 456.24 is: 682.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.08 : 1,092.60 = 456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.08/1,092.60 = 456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.08x = 1,092.60 × 456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.08x = 498,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,487.82/730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.79

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