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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 737.59, 1,105.62 and 298.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 737.59, 1,105.62 and 298.84 is: 447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    737.59 : 1,105.62 = 298.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    737.59/1,105.62 = 298.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    737.59x = 1,105.62 × 298.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    737.59x = 330,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,403.48/737.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.95

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