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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.97, 1,099.19 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.97, 1,099.19 and 294.32 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.97 : 1,099.19 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.97/1,099.19 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.97x = 1,099.19 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.97x = 323,513.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,513.60/732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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