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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,095.12 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,095.12 and 405.95 is: 608.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,095.12 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,095.12 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,095.12 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 444,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,558.49/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.02

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