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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.08, 1,097.73 and 320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.08, 1,097.73 and 320.74 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.08 : 1,097.73 = 320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.08/1,097.73 = 320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.08x = 1,097.73 × 320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.08x = 352,087.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,087.29/732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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