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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.10, 1,098.44 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.10, 1,098.44 and 441.78 is: 661.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.10 : 1,098.44 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.10/1,098.44 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.10x = 1,098.44 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.10x = 485,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,268.82/734.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.04

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