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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732, 1,098.24 and 298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732, 1,098.24 and 298.92 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732 : 1,098.24 = 298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732/1,098.24 = 298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732x = 1,098.24 × 298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732x = 328,285.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,285.90/732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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