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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.05, 1,098.07 and 298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.05, 1,098.07 and 298.90 is: 448.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.05 : 1,098.07 = 298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.05/1,098.07 = 298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.05x = 1,098.07 × 298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.05x = 328,213.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,213.75/732.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.35

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