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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,097.18 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,097.18 and 457.54 is: 685.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,097.18 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,097.18 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,097.18 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 502,003.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,003.74/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.70

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