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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.36, 1,095.62 and 297.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.36, 1,095.62 and 297.88 is: 446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.36 : 1,095.62 = 297.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.36/1,095.62 = 297.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.36x = 1,095.62 × 297.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.36x = 326,363.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,363.29/730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.85

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