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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.19, 1,098.69 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.19, 1,098.69 and 299.32 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.19 : 1,098.69 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.19/1,098.69 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.19x = 1,098.69 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.19x = 328,859.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,859.89/732.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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