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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,099.23 and 245.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,099.23 and 245.67 is: 368.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,099.23 = 245.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,099.23 = 245.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,099.23 × 245.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 270,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,047.83/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.57

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