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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.99, 1,097.85 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.99, 1,097.85 and 245.03 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.99 : 1,097.85 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.99/1,097.85 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.99x = 1,097.85 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.99x = 269,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,000.70/731.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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