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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.88, 1,099.92 and 343.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.88, 1,099.92 and 343.37 is: 514.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.88 : 1,099.92 = 343.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.88/1,099.92 = 343.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.88x = 1,099.92 × 343.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.88x = 377,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,679.53/733.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.63

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