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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.13, 1,099.70 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.13, 1,099.70 and 213.17 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.13 : 1,099.70 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.13/1,099.70 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.13x = 1,099.70 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.13x = 234,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,416.48/733.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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