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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.99, 1,096.75 and 456.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.99, 1,096.75 and 456.76 is: 685.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.99 : 1,096.75 = 456.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.99/1,096.75 = 456.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.99x = 1,096.75 × 456.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.99x = 500,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,950.90/730.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.30

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