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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.10, 1,099.42 and 322.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.10, 1,099.42 and 322.13 is: 483.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.10 : 1,099.42 = 322.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.10/1,099.42 = 322.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.10x = 1,099.42 × 322.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.10x = 354,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,153.74/733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.09

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