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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.10, 1,096.05 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.10, 1,096.05 and 298.14 is: 446.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.10 : 1,096.05 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.10/1,096.05 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.10x = 1,096.05 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.10x = 326,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,776.35/731.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.97

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