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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.04, 1,099.14 and 245.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.04, 1,099.14 and 245.83 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.04 : 1,099.14 = 245.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.04/1,099.14 = 245.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.04x = 1,099.14 × 245.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.04x = 270,196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,196.09/733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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