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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,096.20 and 442.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,096.20 and 442.26 is: 663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,096.20 = 442.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,096.20 = 442.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,096.20 × 442.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 484,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,805.41/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.06

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