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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.74, 1,100.82 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.74, 1,100.82 and 246.80 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.74 : 1,100.82 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.74/1,100.82 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.74x = 1,100.82 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.74x = 271,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,676.87/733.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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