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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.07, 1,097.91 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.07, 1,097.91 and 299.14 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.07 : 1,097.91 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.07/1,097.91 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.07x = 1,097.91 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.07x = 328,428.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,428.80/732.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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