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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.50, 1,096.02 and 440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.50, 1,096.02 and 440.14 is: 658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,096.02 = 440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,096.02 = 440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,096.02 × 440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 482,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,402.24/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.57

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