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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.19, 1,098.26 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.19, 1,098.26 and 439.25 is: 659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.19 : 1,098.26 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.19/1,098.26 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.19x = 1,098.26 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.19x = 482,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,406.31/731.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.76

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