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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.01, 1,094.36 and 441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.01, 1,094.36 and 441.57 is: 661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.01 : 1,094.36 = 441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.01/1,094.36 = 441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.01x = 1,094.36 × 441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.01x = 483,234.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,234.34/731.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.05

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