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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,097.65 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,097.65 and 439.36 is: 658.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,097.65 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,097.65 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,097.65 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 482,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,259.66/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.12

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