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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.58, 1,094.92 and 443.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.58, 1,094.92 and 443.22 is: 663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.58 : 1,094.92 = 443.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.58/1,094.92 = 443.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.58x = 1,094.92 × 443.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.58x = 485,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,290.44/731.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.35

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