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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.54, 1,097.54 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.54, 1,097.54 and 439.36 is: 659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.54 : 1,097.54 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.54/1,097.54 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.54x = 1,097.54 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.54x = 482,215.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,215.17/731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.18

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