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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.28, 1,098.40 and 439.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.28, 1,098.40 and 439.86 is: 658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.28 : 1,098.40 = 439.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.28/1,098.40 = 439.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.28x = 1,098.40 × 439.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.28x = 483,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,142.22/733.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.88

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