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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.42, 1,097.39 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.42, 1,097.39 and 443.25 is: 664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.42 : 1,097.39 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.42/1,097.39 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.42x = 1,097.39 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.42x = 486,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,415.90/732.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.12

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