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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.83, 1,098.47 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.83, 1,098.47 and 263.99 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.83 : 1,098.47 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.83/1,098.47 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.83x = 1,098.47 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.83x = 289,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,981.03/732.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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