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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,100.70 and 271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,100.70 and 271.60 is: 407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,100.70 = 271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,100.70 = 271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,100.70 × 271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 298,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,950.12/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.30

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