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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.61, 1,100.86 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.61, 1,100.86 and 294.80 is: 442.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.61 : 1,100.86 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.61/1,100.86 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.61x = 1,100.86 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.61x = 324,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,527.29/733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.37

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