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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.50, 1,099.02 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.50, 1,099.02 and 347.78 is: 521.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.50 : 1,099.02 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.50/1,099.02 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.50x = 1,099.02 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.50x = 382,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,217.18/732.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.80

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