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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.15, 1,099.12 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.15, 1,099.12 and 342.95 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.15 : 1,099.12 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.15/1,099.12 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.15x = 1,099.12 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.15x = 376,935.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,935.99/733.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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