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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.50, 1,098.91 and 212.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.50, 1,098.91 and 212.48 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,098.91 = 212.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,098.91 = 212.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,098.91 × 212.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 233,490.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,490.90/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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