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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.77, 1,098.82 and 416.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.77, 1,098.82 and 416.13 is: 624.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.77 : 1,098.82 = 416.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.77/1,098.82 = 416.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.77x = 1,098.82 × 416.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.77x = 457,249.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,249.89/732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.00

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