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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.88, 1,100.74 and 456.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.88, 1,100.74 and 456.28 is: 684.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.88 : 1,100.74 = 456.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.88/1,100.74 = 456.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.88x = 1,100.74 × 456.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.88x = 502,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,244.51/733.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.37

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