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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,093.76 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,093.76 and 455.80 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,093.76 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,093.76 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,093.76 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 498,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,535.81/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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