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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,100.11 and 271.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,100.11 and 271.40 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,100.11 = 271.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,100.11 = 271.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,100.11 × 271.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 298,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,571.93/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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