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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,098.99 and 407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,098.99 and 407.94 is: 611.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,098.99 = 407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,098.99 = 407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,098.99 × 407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 448,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,321.98/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.44

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