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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.93, 1,098.20 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.93, 1,098.20 and 299.13 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.93 : 1,098.20 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.93/1,098.20 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.93x = 1,098.20 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.93x = 328,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,504.57/731.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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