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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.59, 1,100.42 and 322.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.59, 1,100.42 and 322.77 is: 484.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.59 : 1,100.42 = 322.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.59/1,100.42 = 322.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.59x = 1,100.42 × 322.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.59x = 355,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,182.56/733.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.17

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