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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.40, 1,098.84 and 440.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.40, 1,098.84 and 440.72 is: 660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.40 : 1,098.84 = 440.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.40/1,098.84 = 440.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.40x = 1,098.84 × 440.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.40x = 484,280.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,280.76/733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.32

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