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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,096.56 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,096.56 and 501.04 is: 750.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,096.56 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,096.56 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,096.56 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 549,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,420.42/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.16

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