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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.06, 1,098.33 and 500.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.06, 1,098.33 and 500.61 is: 751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.06 : 1,098.33 = 500.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.06/1,098.33 = 500.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.06x = 1,098.33 × 500.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.06x = 549,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,834.98/732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.08

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