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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,098.54 and 408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,098.54 and 408.30 is: 611.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,098.54 = 408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,098.54 = 408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,098.54 × 408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 448,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,533.88/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.15

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