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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.68, 1,099.17 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.68, 1,099.17 and 245.77 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.68 : 1,099.17 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.68/1,099.17 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.68x = 1,099.17 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.68x = 270,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,140.26/732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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