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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,099.54 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,099.54 and 444.76 is: 666.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,099.54 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,099.54 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,099.54 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 489,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,031.41/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.81

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