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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.37, 1,095.57 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.37, 1,095.57 and 453.36 is: 679.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.37 : 1,095.57 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.37/1,095.57 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.37x = 1,095.57 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.37x = 496,687.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,687.62/731.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.12

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