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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.88, 1,099.30 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.88, 1,099.30 and 300.03 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.88 : 1,099.30 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.88/1,099.30 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.88x = 1,099.30 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.88x = 329,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,822.98/732.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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