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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.39, 1,098.77 and 342.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.39, 1,098.77 and 342.77 is: 513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.39 : 1,098.77 = 342.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.39/1,098.77 = 342.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.39x = 1,098.77 × 342.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.39x = 376,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,618.19/733.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.53

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