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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.19, 1,098.81 and 406.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.19, 1,098.81 and 406.94 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.19 : 1,098.81 = 406.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.19/1,098.81 = 406.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.19x = 1,098.81 × 406.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.19x = 447,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,144.25/733.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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