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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.53, 1,098.93 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.53, 1,098.93 and 239.07 is: 358.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.53 : 1,098.93 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.53/1,098.93 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.53x = 1,098.93 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.53x = 262,721.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,721.20/732.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.65

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