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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 729.88, 1,095 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 729.88, 1,095 and 297.16 is: 445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    729.88 : 1,095 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    729.88/1,095 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    729.88x = 1,095 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    729.88x = 325,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,390.20/729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.81

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