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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,098.54 and 321.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,098.54 and 321.27 is: 482.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,098.54 = 321.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,098.54 = 321.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,098.54 × 321.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 352,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,927.95/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.09

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