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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.06, 1,097.27 and 298.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.06, 1,097.27 and 298.25 is: 447.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.06 : 1,097.27 = 298.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.06/1,097.27 = 298.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.06x = 1,097.27 × 298.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.06x = 327,253.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,253.80/731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.65

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