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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.39, 1,098.05 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.39, 1,098.05 and 443.76 is: 665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.39 : 1,098.05 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.39/1,098.05 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.39x = 1,098.05 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.39x = 487,268.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,268.45/732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.31

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