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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.95, 1,096.14 and 402.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.95, 1,096.14 and 402.38 is: 602.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.95 : 1,096.14 = 402.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.95/1,096.14 = 402.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.95x = 1,096.14 × 402.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.95x = 441,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,064.81/731.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.59

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