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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.68, 1,098.53 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.68, 1,098.53 and 458.84 is: 688.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.68 : 1,098.53 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.68/1,098.53 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.68x = 1,098.53 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.68x = 504,049.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,049.51/731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.89

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