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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,096.25 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,096.25 and 457.53 is: 684.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,096.25 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,096.25 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,096.25 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 501,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,560.86/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.94

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