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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.07, 1,098.88 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.07, 1,098.88 and 294.18 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.07 : 1,098.88 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.07/1,098.88 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.07x = 1,098.88 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.07x = 323,268.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,268.52/733.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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