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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,098.78 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,098.78 and 489.16 is: 733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,098.78 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,098.78 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,098.78 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 537,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,479.22/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.50

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