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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.60, 1,094.93 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.60, 1,094.93 and 297.52 is: 445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.60 : 1,094.93 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.60/1,094.93 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.60x = 1,094.93 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.60x = 325,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,758.10/730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.88

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