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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.68, 1,099.16 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.68, 1,099.16 and 300.14 is: 450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.68 : 1,099.16 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.68/1,099.16 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.68x = 1,099.16 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.68x = 329,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,901.88/732.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.27

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