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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.10, 1,096.94 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.10, 1,096.94 and 440.78 is: 659.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.10 : 1,096.94 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.10/1,096.94 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.10x = 1,096.94 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.10x = 483,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,503.73/733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.53

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