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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,098.59 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,098.59 and 245.79 is: 368.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,098.59 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,098.59 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,098.59 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 270,021.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,021.21/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.53

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