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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.99, 1,099.56 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.99, 1,099.56 and 246.09 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.99 : 1,099.56 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.99/1,099.56 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.99x = 1,099.56 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.99x = 270,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,590.72/732.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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