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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731, 1,096.60 and 438.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731, 1,096.60 and 438.36 is: 657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731 : 1,096.60 = 438.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731/1,096.60 = 438.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731x = 1,096.60 × 438.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731x = 480,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,705.58/731
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.60

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