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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.87, 1,097.39 and 298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.87, 1,097.39 and 298.52 is: 447.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.87 : 1,097.39 = 298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.87/1,097.39 = 298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.87x = 1,097.39 × 298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.87x = 327,592.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,592.86/731.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.61

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