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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.75, 1,104.70 and 298.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.75, 1,104.70 and 298.21 is: 447.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.75 : 1,104.70 = 298.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.75/1,104.70 = 298.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.75x = 1,104.70 × 298.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.75x = 329,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,425.57/736.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.14

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