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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,098.99 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,098.99 and 299.82 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,098.99 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,098.99 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,098.99 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 329,499.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,499.18/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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