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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.44, 1,098.84 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.44, 1,098.84 and 299.54 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.44 : 1,098.84 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.44/1,098.84 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.44x = 1,098.84 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.44x = 329,146.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,146.53/732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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