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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.94, 1,099.98 and 460.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.94, 1,099.98 and 460.44 is: 689.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.94 : 1,099.98 = 460.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.94/1,099.98 = 460.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.94x = 1,099.98 × 460.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.94x = 506,474.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,474.79/734.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.14

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