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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.09, 1,098.43 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.09, 1,098.43 and 321.52 is: 482.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.09 : 1,098.43 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.09/1,098.43 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.09x = 1,098.43 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.09x = 353,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,161.72/732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.41

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