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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.64, 1,099.50 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.64, 1,099.50 and 403.78 is: 605.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.64 : 1,099.50 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.64/1,099.50 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.64x = 1,099.50 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.64x = 443,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,956.11/732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.97

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