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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.36, 1,097.28 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.36, 1,097.28 and 457.68 is: 686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.36 : 1,097.28 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.36/1,097.28 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.36x = 1,097.28 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.36x = 502,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,203.11/731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.67

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