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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.79, 1,097.69 and 298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.79, 1,097.69 and 298.64 is: 447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.79 : 1,097.69 = 298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.79/1,097.69 = 298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.79x = 1,097.69 × 298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.79x = 327,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,807.16/731.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.95

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