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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,098.90 and 294.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,098.90 and 294.06 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,098.90 = 294.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,098.90 = 294.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,098.90 × 294.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 323,142.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,142.53/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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