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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.80, 1,095.26 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.80, 1,095.26 and 297.32 is: 446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.80 : 1,095.26 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.80/1,095.26 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.80x = 1,095.26 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.80x = 325,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,642.70/729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.21

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