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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,101.41 and 442.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,101.41 and 442.02 is: 663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,101.41 = 442.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,101.41 = 442.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,101.41 × 442.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 486,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,845.25/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.35

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