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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.57, 1,098.68 and 212.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.57, 1,098.68 and 212.57 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.57 : 1,098.68 = 212.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.57/1,098.68 = 212.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.57x = 1,098.68 × 212.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.57x = 233,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,544.19/732.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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