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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,098.13 and 458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,098.13 and 458.06 is: 686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,098.13 = 458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,098.13 = 458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,098.13 × 458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 503,005.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,005.08/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.61

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