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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.28, 1,098.79 and 342.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.28, 1,098.79 and 342.31 is: 513.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.28 : 1,098.79 = 342.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.28/1,098.79 = 342.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.28x = 1,098.79 × 342.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.28x = 376,126.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,126.89/732.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.64

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