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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.27, 1,098.40 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.27, 1,098.40 and 299.12 is: 448.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.27 : 1,098.40 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.27/1,098.40 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.27x = 1,098.40 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.27x = 328,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,551.91/732.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.68

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