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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.55, 1,099.04 and 457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.55, 1,099.04 and 457.84 is: 687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.55 : 1,099.04 = 457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.55/1,099.04 = 457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.55x = 1,099.04 × 457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.55x = 503,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,184.47/731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.83

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