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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.72, 1,099.58 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.72, 1,099.58 and 271.05 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.72 : 1,099.58 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.72/1,099.58 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.72x = 1,099.58 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.72x = 298,041.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,041.16/733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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