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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,094.86 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,094.86 and 405.64 is: 607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,094.86 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,094.86 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,094.86 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 444,119.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,119.01/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.55

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