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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.85, 1,100.70 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.85, 1,100.70 and 246.84 is: 370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.85 : 1,100.70 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.85/1,100.70 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.85x = 1,100.70 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.85x = 271,696.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,696.79/733.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.23

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