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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.22, 1,098.69 and 342.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.22, 1,098.69 and 342.25 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.22 : 1,098.69 = 342.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.22/1,098.69 = 342.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.22x = 1,098.69 × 342.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.22x = 376,026.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,026.13/732.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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