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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,094.75 and 297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,094.75 and 297 is: 445.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,094.75 = 297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,094.75 = 297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,094.75 × 297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 325,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,140.38/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.47

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