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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,098.18 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,098.18 and 408.36 is: 611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,098.18 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,098.18 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,098.18 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 448,452.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,452.78/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.51

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