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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.82, 1,096.92 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.82, 1,096.92 and 457.11 is: 686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.82 : 1,096.92 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.82/1,096.92 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.82x = 1,096.92 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.82x = 501,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,407.19/730.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.09

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