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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.24, 1,098.72 and 419.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.24, 1,098.72 and 419.94 is: 630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.24 : 1,098.72 = 419.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.24/1,098.72 = 419.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.24x = 1,098.72 × 419.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.24x = 461,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,396.48/732.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.12

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