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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.41, 1,098.65 and 407.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.41, 1,098.65 and 407.53 is: 611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.41 : 1,098.65 = 407.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.41/1,098.65 = 407.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.41x = 1,098.65 × 407.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.41x = 447,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,732.83/732.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.31

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