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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.79, 1,096.20 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.79, 1,096.20 and 297.98 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.79 : 1,096.20 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.79/1,096.20 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.79x = 1,096.20 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.79x = 326,640.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,640.20/730.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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