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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.18, 1,097.73 and 342.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.18, 1,097.73 and 342.45 is: 513.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.18 : 1,097.73 = 342.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.18/1,097.73 = 342.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.18x = 1,097.73 × 342.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.18x = 375,917.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,917.64/732.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.42

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