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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.38, 1,098.86 and 538.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.38, 1,098.86 and 538.36 is: 807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.38 : 1,098.86 = 538.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.38/1,098.86 = 538.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.38x = 1,098.86 × 538.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.38x = 591,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,582.27/732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.76

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