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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.54, 1,098.08 and 402.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.54, 1,098.08 and 402.46 is: 604.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.54 : 1,098.08 = 402.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.54/1,098.08 = 402.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.54x = 1,098.08 × 402.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.54x = 441,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,933.28/731.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.11

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