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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.78, 1,097.92 and 457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.78, 1,097.92 and 457.55 is: 686.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.78 : 1,097.92 = 457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.78/1,097.92 = 457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.78x = 1,097.92 × 457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.78x = 502,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,353.30/731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.48

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