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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.62, 1,100.49 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.62, 1,100.49 and 300.78 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.62 : 1,100.49 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.62/1,100.49 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.62x = 1,100.49 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.62x = 331,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,005.38/733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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