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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.80, 1,098.51 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.80, 1,098.51 and 294.35 is: 441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.80 : 1,098.51 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.80/1,098.51 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.80x = 1,098.51 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.80x = 323,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,340.93/732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.24

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