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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.88, 1,098.59 and 408.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.88, 1,098.59 and 408.26 is: 611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.88 : 1,098.59 = 408.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.88/1,098.59 = 408.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.88x = 1,098.59 × 408.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.88x = 448,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,502.82/733.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.14

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