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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.79, 1,100.58 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.79, 1,100.58 and 185.94 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.79 : 1,100.58 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.79/1,100.58 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.79x = 1,100.58 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.79x = 204,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641.85/733.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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