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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.20, 1,098.10 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.20, 1,098.10 and 321.12 is: 481.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.20 : 1,098.10 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.20/1,098.10 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.20x = 1,098.10 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.20x = 352,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,621.87/732.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.59

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