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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,096.83 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,096.83 and 442.88 is: 663.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,096.83 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,096.83 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,096.83 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 485,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,764.07/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.57

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