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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.53, 1,097.30 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.53, 1,097.30 and 298.69 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.53 : 1,097.30 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.53/1,097.30 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.53x = 1,097.30 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.53x = 327,748.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,748.86/731.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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