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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.71, 1,098.43 and 299.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.71, 1,098.43 and 299.59 is: 449.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.71 : 1,098.43 = 299.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.71/1,098.43 = 299.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.71x = 1,098.43 × 299.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.71x = 329,078.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,078.64/732.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.13

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