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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.84, 1,096.80 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.84, 1,096.80 and 299.32 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.84 : 1,096.80 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.84/1,096.80 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.84x = 1,096.80 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.84x = 328,294.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,294.18/731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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