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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.73, 1,096.05 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.73, 1,096.05 and 297.92 is: 446.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.73 : 1,096.05 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.73/1,096.05 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.73x = 1,096.05 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.73x = 326,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,535.22/730.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.86

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