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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.50, 1,106.23 and 298.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.50, 1,106.23 and 298.63 is: 447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.50 : 1,106.23 = 298.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.50/1,106.23 = 298.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.50x = 1,106.23 × 298.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.50x = 330,353.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,353.46/737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.94

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