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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.56, 1,098.20 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.56, 1,098.20 and 347.52 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.56 : 1,098.20 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.56/1,098.20 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.56x = 1,098.20 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.56x = 381,646.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,646.46/732.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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