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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.21, 1,097.45 and 457.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.21, 1,097.45 and 457.83 is: 687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.21 : 1,097.45 = 457.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.21/1,097.45 = 457.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.21x = 1,097.45 × 457.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.21x = 502,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,444.96/731.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.15

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