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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.03, 1,099.74 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.03, 1,099.74 and 264.55 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.03 : 1,099.74 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.03/1,099.74 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.03x = 1,099.74 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.03x = 290,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,936.22/733.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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