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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.44, 1,098.18 and 489.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.44, 1,098.18 and 489.18 is: 732.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.44 : 1,098.18 = 489.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.44/1,098.18 = 489.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.44x = 1,098.18 × 489.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.44x = 537,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,207.69/733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.45

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