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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.82, 1,100.94 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.82, 1,100.94 and 301.28 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.82 : 1,100.94 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.82/1,100.94 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.82x = 1,100.94 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.82x = 331,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,691.20/733.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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