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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.79, 1,098.51 and 270.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.79, 1,098.51 and 270.46 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.79 : 1,098.51 = 270.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.79/1,098.51 = 270.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.79x = 1,098.51 × 270.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.79x = 297,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,103.01/732.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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