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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.71, 1,097.16 and 298.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.71, 1,097.16 and 298.36 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.71 : 1,097.16 = 298.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.71/1,097.16 = 298.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.71x = 1,097.16 × 298.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.71x = 327,348.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,348.66/731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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