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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.00, 1,095.68 and 438.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.00, 1,095.68 and 438.89 is: 657.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.00 : 1,095.68 = 438.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.00/1,095.68 = 438.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.00x = 1,095.68 × 438.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.00x = 480,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,875.32/731.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.84

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