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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.54, 1,100.13 and 322.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.54, 1,100.13 and 322.78 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.54 : 1,100.13 = 322.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.54/1,100.13 = 322.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.54x = 1,100.13 × 322.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.54x = 355,099.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,099.96/733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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