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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.91, 1,101.06 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.91, 1,101.06 and 265.43 is: 398.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.91 : 1,101.06 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.91/1,101.06 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.91x = 1,101.06 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.91x = 292,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,247.52/733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.21

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