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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,009.68 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,009.68 and 452.02 is: 623.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,009.68 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,009.68 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,009.68 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 456,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,395.55/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.58

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