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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.99, 1,101.06 and 247.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.99, 1,101.06 and 247.09 is: 370.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.99 : 1,101.06 = 247.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.99/1,101.06 = 247.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.99x = 1,101.06 × 247.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.99x = 272,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,060.92/733.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.66

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