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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.99, 1,098.90 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.99, 1,098.90 and 367.59 is: 551.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.99 : 1,098.90 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.99/1,098.90 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.99x = 1,098.90 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.99x = 403,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,944.65/732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.09

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