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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.78, 1,098.57 and 342.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.78, 1,098.57 and 342.59 is: 513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.78 : 1,098.57 = 342.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.78/1,098.57 = 342.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.78x = 1,098.57 × 342.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.78x = 376,361.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,361.84/732.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.61

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