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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.49, 1,099.62 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.49, 1,099.62 and 271.18 is: 406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.49 : 1,099.62 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.49/1,099.62 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.49x = 1,099.62 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.49x = 298,188.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,188.10/733.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.54

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