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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.15, 1,095.49 and 441.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.15, 1,095.49 and 441.98 is: 662.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.15 : 1,095.49 = 441.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.15/1,095.49 = 441.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.15x = 1,095.49 × 441.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.15x = 484,191.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,191.26/731.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.23

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