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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,098.35 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,098.35 and 270.24 is: 404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.90 : 1,098.35 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.90/1,098.35 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.90x = 1,098.35 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.90x = 296,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,818.78/732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.99

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