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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.43, 1,099.05 and 299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.43, 1,099.05 and 299.89 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.43 : 1,099.05 = 299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.43/1,099.05 = 299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.43x = 1,099.05 × 299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.43x = 329,594.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,594.10/732.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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