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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.11, 1,097.40 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.11, 1,097.40 and 454.47 is: 681.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.11 : 1,097.40 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.11/1,097.40 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.11x = 1,097.40 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.11x = 498,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,728.75/732.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.22

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