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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,098.95 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,098.95 and 321.66 is: 482.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,098.95 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,098.95 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,098.95 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 353,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,486.65/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.39

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