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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.82, 1,095.95 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.82, 1,095.95 and 402.26 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.82 : 1,095.95 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.82/1,095.95 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.82x = 1,095.95 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.82x = 440,852.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,852.37/731.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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