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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.01, 1,098.01 and 299.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.01, 1,098.01 and 299.06 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.01 : 1,098.01 = 299.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.01/1,098.01 = 299.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.01x = 1,098.01 × 299.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.01x = 328,373.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,373.99/732.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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