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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.92, 1,095.76 and 297.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.92, 1,095.76 and 297.84 is: 446.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.92 : 1,095.76 = 297.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.92/1,095.76 = 297.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.92x = 1,095.76 × 297.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.92x = 326,361.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,361.16/730.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.51

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