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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.39, 1,098.18 and 444.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.39, 1,098.18 and 444.03 is: 665.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.39 : 1,098.18 = 444.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.39/1,098.18 = 444.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.39x = 1,098.18 × 444.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.39x = 487,624.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,624.87/732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.80

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