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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,098.45 and 321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,098.45 and 321.72 is: 482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,098.45 = 321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,098.45 = 321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,098.45 × 321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 353,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,393.33/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.14

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