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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.73, 1,099.59 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.73, 1,099.59 and 321.99 is: 483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.73 : 1,099.59 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.73/1,099.59 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.73x = 1,099.59 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.73x = 354,051.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,051.49/732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.20

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