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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,098.50 and 549.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,098.50 and 549.09 is: 823.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,098.50 = 549.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,098.50 = 549.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,098.50 × 549.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 603,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,172.62/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.84

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