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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,097.73 and 443.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,097.73 and 443.82 is: 664.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,097.73 = 443.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,097.73 = 443.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,097.73 × 443.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 487,194.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,194.53/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.42

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