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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.67, 1,099.28 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.67, 1,099.28 and 455.38 is: 683.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.67 : 1,099.28 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.67/1,099.28 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.67x = 1,099.28 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.67x = 500,590.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,590.13/732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.24

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