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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.70, 1,094.82 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.70, 1,094.82 and 297.16 is: 445.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.70 : 1,094.82 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.70/1,094.82 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.70x = 1,094.82 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.70x = 325,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,336.71/729.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.85

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