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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,098.23 and 321.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,098.23 and 321.57 is: 481.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,098.23 = 321.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,098.23 = 321.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,098.23 × 321.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 353,156.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,156.21/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.94

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