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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.18, 1,098.03 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.18, 1,098.03 and 501 is: 751.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.18 : 1,098.03 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.18/1,098.03 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.18x = 1,098.03 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.18x = 550,113.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,113.03/732.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.34

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