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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,096.39 and 406.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,096.39 and 406.45 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,096.39 = 406.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,096.39 = 406.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,096.39 × 406.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 445,627.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,627.72/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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