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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.87, 1,105.65 and 298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.87, 1,105.65 and 298.09 is: 447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.87 : 1,105.65 = 298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.87/1,105.65 = 298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.87x = 1,105.65 × 298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.87x = 329,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,583.21/736.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.27

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