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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,101.10 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,101.10 and 301.11 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,101.10 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,101.10 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,101.10 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 331,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,552.22/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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