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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.96, 1,097.53 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.96, 1,097.53 and 298.61 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.96 : 1,097.53 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.96/1,097.53 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.96x = 1,097.53 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.96x = 327,733.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,733.43/731.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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