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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,096.98 and 298.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,096.98 and 298.50 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,096.98 = 298.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,096.98 = 298.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,096.98 × 298.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 327,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,448.53/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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