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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.58, 1,098.97 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.58, 1,098.97 and 321.68 is: 482.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.58 : 1,098.97 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.58/1,098.97 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.58x = 1,098.97 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.58x = 353,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,516.67/732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.56

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