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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,097.30 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,097.30 and 293.12 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,097.30 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,097.30 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,097.30 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 321,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,633.62/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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