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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.24, 1,098.89 and 439.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.24, 1,098.89 and 439.79 is: 659.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.24 : 1,098.89 = 439.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.24/1,098.89 = 439.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.24x = 1,098.89 × 439.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.24x = 483,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,278.63/733.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.10

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