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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.88, 1,097.80 and 299.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.88, 1,097.80 and 299.03 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.88 : 1,097.80 = 299.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.88/1,097.80 = 299.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.88x = 1,097.80 × 299.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.88x = 328,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,277.13/731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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