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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.02, 1,099.17 and 270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.02, 1,099.17 and 270.66 is: 405.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.02 : 1,099.17 = 270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.02/1,099.17 = 270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.02x = 1,099.17 × 270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.02x = 297,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,501.35/733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.86

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