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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.92, 1,097.12 and 442.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.92, 1,097.12 and 442.48 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.92 : 1,097.12 = 442.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.92/1,097.12 = 442.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.92x = 1,097.12 × 442.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.92x = 485,453.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,453.66/731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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