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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.70, 1,098.84 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.70, 1,098.84 and 444.62 is: 665.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.70 : 1,098.84 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.70/1,098.84 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.70x = 1,098.84 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.70x = 488,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,566.24/733.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.89

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