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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,097.76 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,097.76 and 321.04 is: 481.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,097.76 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,097.76 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,097.76 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 352,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,424.87/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.39

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