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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.90, 1,097.94 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.90, 1,097.94 and 299 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.90 : 1,097.94 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.90/1,097.94 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.90x = 1,097.94 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.90x = 328,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,284.06/731.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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