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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.76, 1,101.05 and 441.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.76, 1,101.05 and 441.35 is: 662.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.76 : 1,101.05 = 441.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.76/1,101.05 = 441.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.76x = 1,101.05 × 441.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.76x = 485,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,946.21/733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.27

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