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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.06, 1,099.59 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.06, 1,099.59 and 300.14 is: 450.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.06 : 1,099.59 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.06/1,099.59 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.06x = 1,099.59 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.06x = 330,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,030.94/733.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.21

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