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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.73, 1,098.96 and 245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.73, 1,098.96 and 245.77 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.73 : 1,098.96 = 245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.73/1,098.96 = 245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.73x = 1,098.96 × 245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.73x = 270,091.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,091.40/732.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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