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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,095.99 and 457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,095.99 and 457.13 is: 684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,095.99 = 457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,095.99 = 457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,095.99 × 457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 501,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,010.93/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.56

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