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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.89, 1,101.33 and 301.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.89, 1,101.33 and 301.02 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.89 : 1,101.33 = 301.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.89/1,101.33 = 301.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.89x = 1,101.33 × 301.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.89x = 331,522.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,522.36/733.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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