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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.94, 1,099.01 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.94, 1,099.01 and 321.82 is: 482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.94 : 1,099.01 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.94/1,099.01 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.94x = 1,099.01 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.94x = 353,681.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,681.79/732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.55

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