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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,099.63 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,099.63 and 342.98 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,099.63 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,099.63 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,099.63 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 377,154.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,154.41/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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