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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.32, 1,094.64 and 456.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.32, 1,094.64 and 456.52 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.32 : 1,094.64 = 456.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.32/1,094.64 = 456.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.32x = 1,094.64 × 456.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.32x = 499,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,725.05/730.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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