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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.20, 1,095.92 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.20, 1,095.92 and 298.24 is: 447.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.20 : 1,095.92 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.20/1,095.92 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.20x = 1,095.92 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.20x = 326,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,847.18/731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.00

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