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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.67, 1,099.86 and 271.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.67, 1,099.86 and 271.45 is: 406.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.67 : 1,099.86 = 271.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.67/1,099.86 = 271.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.67x = 1,099.86 × 271.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.67x = 298,561.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,561.34/733.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.94

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