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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,098.95 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,098.95 and 270.50 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,098.95 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,098.95 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,098.95 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 297,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,259.13/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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