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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.86, 1,097.75 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.86, 1,097.75 and 343.19 is: 514.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.86 : 1,097.75 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.86/1,097.75 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.86x = 1,097.75 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.86x = 376,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,729.62/732.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.06

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