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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,098.54 and 342.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,098.54 and 342.57 is: 513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,098.54 = 342.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,098.54 = 342.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,098.54 × 342.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 376,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,322.28/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.57

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