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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.99, 1,098.51 and 439.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.99, 1,098.51 and 439.54 is: 658.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.99 : 1,098.51 = 439.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.99/1,098.51 = 439.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.99x = 1,098.51 × 439.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.99x = 482,839.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,839.09/732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.73

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