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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,095.12 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,095.12 and 443.52 is: 663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,095.12 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,095.12 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,095.12 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 485,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,707.62/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.97

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