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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.89, 1,096.83 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.89, 1,096.83 and 298.02 is: 447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.89 : 1,096.83 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.89/1,096.83 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.89x = 1,096.83 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.89x = 326,877.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,877.28/730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.23

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