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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,098.84 and 270.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,098.84 and 270.56 is: 405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,098.84 = 270.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,098.84 = 270.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,098.84 × 270.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 297,302.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,302.15/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.55

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