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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.61, 1,097.86 and 440.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.61, 1,097.86 and 440.23 is: 659.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.61 : 1,097.86 = 440.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.61/1,097.86 = 440.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.61x = 1,097.86 × 440.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.61x = 483,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,304.32/732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.71

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