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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.97, 1,099.99 and 300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.97, 1,099.99 and 300.89 is: 450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.97 : 1,099.99 = 300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.97/1,099.99 = 300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.97x = 1,099.99 × 300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.97x = 330,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,975.99/733.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.94

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