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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.32, 1,102.76 and 541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.32, 1,102.76 and 541.28 is: 815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.32 : 1,102.76 = 541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.32/1,102.76 = 541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.32x = 1,102.76 × 541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.32x = 596,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,901.93/732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.08

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