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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.33, 1,098.50 and 475.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.33, 1,098.50 and 475.29 is: 712.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.33 : 1,098.50 = 475.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.33/1,098.50 = 475.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.33x = 1,098.50 × 475.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.33x = 522,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,103.69/732.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.94

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