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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,099.48 and 270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,099.48 and 270.99 is: 406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,099.48 = 270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,099.48 = 270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,099.48 × 270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 297,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,946.73/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.12

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