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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.47, 1,099.71 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.47, 1,099.71 and 294.75 is: 441.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.47 : 1,099.71 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.47/1,099.71 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.47x = 1,099.71 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.47x = 324,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,139.52/733.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.93

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