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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,098.87 and 367.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,098.87 and 367.45 is: 550.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,098.87 = 367.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,098.87 = 367.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,098.87 × 367.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 403,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,779.78/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.91

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