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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.56, 1,095.84 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.56, 1,095.84 and 297.64 is: 446.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.56 : 1,095.84 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.56/1,095.84 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.56x = 1,095.84 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.56x = 326,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,165.82/730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.46

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