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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.40, 1,097.98 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.40, 1,097.98 and 299.86 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.40 : 1,097.98 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.40/1,097.98 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.40x = 1,097.98 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.40x = 329,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,236.79/732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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