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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.04, 1,094.52 and 297.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.04, 1,094.52 and 297.16 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.04 : 1,094.52 = 297.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.04/1,094.52 = 297.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.04x = 1,094.52 × 297.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.04x = 325,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,247.56/730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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