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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.67, 1,093.95 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.67, 1,093.95 and 456.08 is: 682.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.67 : 1,093.95 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.67/1,093.95 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.67x = 1,093.95 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.67x = 498,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,923.25/730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.83

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