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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.86, 1,100.78 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.86, 1,100.78 and 301.02 is: 451.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.86 : 1,100.78 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.86/1,100.78 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.86x = 1,100.78 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.86x = 331,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,356.80/733.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.53

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