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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,098.54 and 454.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,098.54 and 454.86 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,098.54 = 454.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,098.54 = 454.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,098.54 × 454.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 499,681.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,681.90/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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