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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.63, 1,099.02 and 245.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.63, 1,099.02 and 245.69 is: 368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.63 : 1,099.02 = 245.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.63/1,099.02 = 245.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.63x = 1,099.02 × 245.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.63x = 270,018.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,018.22/732.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.56

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