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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.10, 1,098.30 and 472.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.10, 1,098.30 and 472.08 is: 708.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.10 : 1,098.30 = 472.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.10/1,098.30 = 472.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.10x = 1,098.30 × 472.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.10x = 518,485.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,485.46/732.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.22

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