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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.03, 1,098.24 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.03, 1,098.24 and 263.55 is: 395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.03 : 1,098.24 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.03/1,098.24 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.03x = 1,098.24 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.03x = 289,439.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,439.83/732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.39

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