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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.04, 1,095.02 and 557.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.04, 1,095.02 and 557.39 is: 833.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.04 : 1,095.02 = 557.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.04/1,095.02 = 557.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.04x = 1,095.02 × 557.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.04x = 610,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,349.12/732.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.76

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