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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.86, 1,100.93 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.86, 1,100.93 and 322.97 is: 484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.86 : 1,100.93 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.86/1,100.93 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.86x = 1,100.93 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.86x = 355,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,560.24/733.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.51

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