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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,099 and 299.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,099 and 299.64 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,099 = 299.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,099 = 299.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,099 × 299.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 329,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,304.36/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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