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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.94, 1,098.36 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.94, 1,098.36 and 321.12 is: 481.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.94 : 1,098.36 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.94/1,098.36 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.94x = 1,098.36 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.94x = 352,705.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,705.36/731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.88

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