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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.90, 1,098.79 and 489.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.90, 1,098.79 and 489.96 is: 733.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.90 : 1,098.79 = 489.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.90/1,098.79 = 489.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.90x = 1,098.79 × 489.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.90x = 538,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,363.15/733.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.56

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