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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.54, 1,099.04 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.54, 1,099.04 and 440.36 is: 660.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.54 : 1,099.04 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.54/1,099.04 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.54x = 1,099.04 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.54x = 483,973.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,973.25/732.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.68

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