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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.57, 1,095.59 and 406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.57, 1,095.59 and 406.76 is: 609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.57 : 1,095.59 = 406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.57/1,095.59 = 406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.57x = 1,095.59 × 406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.57x = 445,637.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,637.73/731.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.16

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