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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.13, 1,096.84 and 438.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.13, 1,096.84 and 438.92 is: 658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.13 : 1,096.84 = 438.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.13/1,096.84 = 438.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.13x = 1,096.84 × 438.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.13x = 481,424.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,424.19/731.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.47

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