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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,100.94 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,100.94 and 300.84 is: 451.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,100.94 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,100.94 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,100.94 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 331,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,206.79/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.25

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