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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,094.76 and 438.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,094.76 and 438.72 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,094.76 = 438.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,094.76 = 438.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,094.76 × 438.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 480,293.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,293.11/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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