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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,099 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,099 and 293.88 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,099 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,099 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,099 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 322,974.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,974.12/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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