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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.32, 1,699.08 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.32, 1,699.08 and 439.96 is: 659.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.32 : 1,699.08 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.32/1,699.08 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.32x = 1,699.08 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.32x = 747,527.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,527.24/1,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.59

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