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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.77, 1,098.64 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.77, 1,098.64 and 342.56 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.77 : 1,098.64 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.77/1,098.64 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.77x = 1,098.64 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.77x = 376,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,348.82/732.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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