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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,100.70 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,100.70 and 295.02 is: 442.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,100.70 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,100.70 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,100.70 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 324,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,728.51/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.60

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