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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,097.36 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,097.36 and 443.76 is: 665.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,097.36 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,097.36 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,097.36 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 486,964.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,964.47/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.11

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