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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.44, 1,098.24 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.44, 1,098.24 and 503.04 is: 753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.44 : 1,098.24 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.44/1,098.24 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.44x = 1,098.24 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.44x = 552,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,458.65/733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.24

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