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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.02, 1,097.79 and 299.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.02, 1,097.79 and 299.30 is: 448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.02 : 1,097.79 = 299.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.02/1,097.79 = 299.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.02x = 1,097.79 × 299.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.02x = 328,568.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,568.55/732.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.85

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