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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,099.88 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,099.88 and 271.20 is: 406.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,099.88 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,099.88 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,099.88 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 298,291.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,291.24/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.66

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