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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,097.79 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,097.79 and 341.79 is: 512.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,097.79 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,097.79 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,097.79 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 375,213.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,213.64/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.53

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