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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,098.22 and 342.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,098.22 and 342.21 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,098.22 = 342.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,098.22 = 342.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,098.22 × 342.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 375,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,821.87/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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