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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.90, 1,099.60 and 322.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.90, 1,099.60 and 322.33 is: 483.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.90 : 1,099.60 = 322.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.90/1,099.60 = 322.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.90x = 1,099.60 × 322.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.90x = 354,433.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,433.48/732.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.61

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