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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.69, 1,097.57 and 342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.69, 1,097.57 and 342.16 is: 512.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.69 : 1,097.57 = 342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.69/1,097.57 = 342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.69x = 1,097.57 × 342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.69x = 375,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,540.67/732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.55

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