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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.68, 1,097.03 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.68, 1,097.03 and 457.84 is: 687.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.68 : 1,097.03 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.68/1,097.03 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.68x = 1,097.03 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.68x = 502,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,264.22/730.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.39

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