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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.76, 1,099.64 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.76, 1,099.64 and 299.92 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.76 : 1,099.64 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.76/1,099.64 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.76x = 1,099.64 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.76x = 329,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,804.03/732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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