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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.12, 1,098.48 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.12, 1,098.48 and 551.04 is: 826.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.12 : 1,098.48 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.12/1,098.48 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.12x = 1,098.48 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.12x = 605,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,306.42/732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.79

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