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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.68, 1,098.74 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.68, 1,098.74 and 316.16 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.68 : 1,098.74 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.68/1,098.74 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.68x = 1,098.74 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.68x = 347,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,377.64/732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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