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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,099.18 and 539.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,099.18 and 539.96 is: 810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,099.18 = 539.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,099.18 = 539.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,099.18 × 539.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 593,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,514.05/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.08

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