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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.96, 1,096.72 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.96, 1,096.72 and 439.40 is: 657.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.96 : 1,096.72 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.96/1,096.72 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.96x = 1,096.72 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.96x = 481,898.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,898.77/732.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.47

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