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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,101.06 and 460.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,101.06 and 460.36 is: 691.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,101.06 = 460.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,101.06 = 460.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,101.06 × 460.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 506,883.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,883.98/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.97

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