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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.84, 1,102.98 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.84, 1,102.98 and 296.97 is: 445.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.84 : 1,102.98 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.84/1,102.98 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.84x = 1,102.98 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.84x = 327,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,551.97/735.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.14

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