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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.83, 1,101.17 and 294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.83, 1,101.17 and 294.99 is: 442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.83 : 1,101.17 = 294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.83/1,101.17 = 294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.83x = 1,101.17 × 294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.83x = 324,834.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,834.14/733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.66

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