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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.92, 1,098.62 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.92, 1,098.62 and 443.48 is: 664.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.92 : 1,098.62 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.92/1,098.62 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.92x = 1,098.62 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.92x = 487,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,216.00/732.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.76

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