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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.14, 1,097.22 and 402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.14, 1,097.22 and 402.58 is: 603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.14 : 1,097.22 = 402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.14/1,097.22 = 402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.14x = 1,097.22 × 402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.14x = 441,713.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,713.34/732.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.32

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