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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.47, 1,097.75 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.47, 1,097.75 and 299.39 is: 448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.47 : 1,097.75 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.47/1,097.75 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.47x = 1,097.75 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.47x = 328,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,653.88/732.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.69

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