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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,097.93 and 343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,097.93 and 343.31 is: 514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,097.93 = 343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,097.93 = 343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,097.93 × 343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 376,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,930.35/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.25

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