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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,098.67 and 501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,098.67 and 501.15 is: 751.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,098.67 = 501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,098.67 = 501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,098.67 × 501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 550,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,598.47/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.32

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