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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,098.84 and 459.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,098.84 and 459.72 is: 689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,098.84 = 459.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,098.84 = 459.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,098.84 × 459.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 505,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,158.72/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.20

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