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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,101.42 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,101.42 and 301.14 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,101.42 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,101.42 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,101.42 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 331,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,681.62/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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