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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.03, 1,098.35 and 320.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.03, 1,098.35 and 320.96 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.03 : 1,098.35 = 320.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.03/1,098.35 = 320.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.03x = 1,098.35 × 320.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.03x = 352,526.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,526.42/732.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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