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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,099.25 and 299.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,099.25 and 299.69 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,099.25 = 299.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,099.25 = 299.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,099.25 × 299.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 329,434.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,434.23/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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