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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.56, 1,096.68 and 443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.56, 1,096.68 and 443.12 is: 663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.56 : 1,096.68 = 443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.56/1,096.68 = 443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.56x = 1,096.68 × 443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.56x = 485,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,960.84/732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.37

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