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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.04, 1,096.80 and 456.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.04, 1,096.80 and 456.24 is: 684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.04 : 1,096.80 = 456.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.04/1,096.80 = 456.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.04x = 1,096.80 × 456.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.04x = 500,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,404.03/731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.51

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