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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.26, 1,098.62 and 321.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.26, 1,098.62 and 321.74 is: 482.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.26 : 1,098.62 = 321.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.26/1,098.62 = 321.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.26x = 1,098.62 × 321.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.26x = 353,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,476.21/732.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.72

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