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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.13, 1,098.47 and 270.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.13, 1,098.47 and 270.22 is: 405.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.13 : 1,098.47 = 270.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.13/1,098.47 = 270.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.13x = 1,098.47 × 270.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.13x = 296,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,828.56/732.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.43

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