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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.76, 1,095.48 and 442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.76, 1,095.48 and 442.32 is: 662.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.76 : 1,095.48 = 442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.76/1,095.48 = 442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.76x = 1,095.48 × 442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.76x = 484,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,552.71/731.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.17

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