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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.15, 1,099.71 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.15, 1,099.71 and 294.28 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.15 : 1,099.71 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.15/1,099.71 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.15x = 1,099.71 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.15x = 323,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,617.16/733.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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