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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,095.66 and 297.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,095.66 and 297.36 is: 445.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,095.66 = 297.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,095.66 = 297.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,095.66 × 297.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 325,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,805.46/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.86

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