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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,097.28 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,097.28 and 407.52 is: 610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,097.28 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,097.28 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,097.28 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 447,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,163.55/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.68

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