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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.56, 1,099.98 and 271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.56, 1,099.98 and 271.10 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.56 : 1,099.98 = 271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.56/1,099.98 = 271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.56x = 1,099.98 × 271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.56x = 298,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,201.14/733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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