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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,099.32 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,099.32 and 245.84 is: 368.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,099.32 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,099.32 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,099.32 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 270,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,256.83/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.82

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