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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.71, 1,095.44 and 297.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.71, 1,095.44 and 297.59 is: 446.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.71 : 1,095.44 = 297.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.71/1,095.44 = 297.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.71x = 1,095.44 × 297.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.71x = 325,985.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,985.02/730.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.12

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