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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.70, 1,099.10 and 442.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.70, 1,099.10 and 442.18 is: 663.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.70 : 1,099.10 = 442.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.70/1,099.10 = 442.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.70x = 1,099.10 × 442.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.70x = 486,000.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,000.04/732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.30

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