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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,098.74 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,098.74 and 184.63 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,098.74 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,098.74 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,098.74 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 202,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,856.70/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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