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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.33, 1,099.19 and 342.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.33, 1,099.19 and 342.62 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.33 : 1,099.19 = 342.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.33/1,099.19 = 342.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.33x = 1,099.19 × 342.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.33x = 376,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,604.48/732.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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