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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.81, 1,098.51 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.81, 1,098.51 and 321.87 is: 482.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.81 : 1,098.51 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.81/1,098.51 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.81x = 1,098.51 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.81x = 353,577.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,577.41/732.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.50

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