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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.56, 1,096.78 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.56, 1,096.78 and 298.44 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.56 : 1,096.78 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.56/1,096.78 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.56x = 1,096.78 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.56x = 327,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,323.02/731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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