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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.77, 1,099.05 and 367.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.77, 1,099.05 and 367.92 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.77 : 1,099.05 = 367.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.77/1,099.05 = 367.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.77x = 1,099.05 × 367.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.77x = 404,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,362.48/733.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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