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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,098.86 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,098.86 and 300.12 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,098.86 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,098.86 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,098.86 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 329,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,789.86/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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