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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.09, 1,097.91 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.09, 1,097.91 and 245.03 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.09 : 1,097.91 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.09/1,097.91 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.09x = 1,097.91 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.09x = 269,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,020.89/732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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