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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.81, 1,097.89 and 403.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.81, 1,097.89 and 403.39 is: 604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.81 : 1,097.89 = 403.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.81/1,097.89 = 403.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.81x = 1,097.89 × 403.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.81x = 442,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,877.85/732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.36

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