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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.84, 1,095.22 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.84, 1,095.22 and 297 is: 445.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.84 : 1,095.22 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.84/1,095.22 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.84x = 1,095.22 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.84x = 325,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,280.71/729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.69

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