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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.09, 1,098.33 and 212.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.09, 1,098.33 and 212.13 is: 318.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.09 : 1,098.33 = 212.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.09/1,098.33 = 212.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.09x = 1,098.33 × 212.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.09x = 232,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,992.86/732.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.26

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