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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,098.60 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,098.60 and 300.34 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,098.60 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,098.60 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,098.60 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 329,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,953.52/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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