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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.04, 1,096.80 and 442.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.04, 1,096.80 and 442.56 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.04 : 1,096.80 = 442.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.04/1,096.80 = 442.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.04x = 1,096.80 × 442.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.04x = 485,399.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,399.81/731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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