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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.17, 1,098 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.17, 1,098 and 245.12 is: 367.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.17 : 1,098 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.17/1,098 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.17x = 1,098 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.17x = 269,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,136.27/732.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.59

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