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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,098.06 and 320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,098.06 and 320.97 is: 481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,098.06 = 320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,098.06 = 320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,098.06 × 320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 352,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,444.32/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.44

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