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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.06, 1,097.20 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.06, 1,097.20 and 453.64 is: 680.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.06 : 1,097.20 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.06/1,097.20 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.06x = 1,097.20 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.06x = 497,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,733.81/731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.84

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