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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,097.42 and 501.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,097.42 and 501.64 is: 751.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,097.42 = 501.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,097.42 = 501.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,097.42 × 501.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 550,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,509.77/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.45

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