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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,098.14 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,098.14 and 245.06 is: 367.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,098.14 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,098.14 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,098.14 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 269,103.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,103.47/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.66

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