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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.98, 1,099.89 and 294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.98, 1,099.89 and 294.14 is: 441.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.98 : 1,099.89 = 294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.98/1,099.89 = 294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.98x = 1,099.89 × 294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.98x = 323,516.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,516.15/732.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.37

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