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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.99, 1,101.39 and 301.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.99, 1,101.39 and 301.45 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.99 : 1,101.39 = 301.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.99/1,101.39 = 301.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.99x = 1,101.39 × 301.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.99x = 332,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,014.02/733.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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