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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.40, 1,095.85 and 456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.40, 1,095.85 and 456.17 is: 684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.40 : 1,095.85 = 456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.40/1,095.85 = 456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.40x = 1,095.85 × 456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.40x = 499,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,893.89/730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.41

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