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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.54, 1,099.95 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.54, 1,099.95 and 408.82 is: 613.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.54 : 1,099.95 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.54/1,099.95 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.54x = 1,099.95 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.54x = 449,681.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,681.56/733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.03

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