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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.42, 1,099.59 and 489.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.42, 1,099.59 and 489.16 is: 733.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.42 : 1,099.59 = 489.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.42/1,099.59 = 489.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.42x = 1,099.59 × 489.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.42x = 537,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,875.44/733.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.38

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