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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.93, 1,011.60 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.93, 1,011.60 and 453.21 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.93 : 1,011.60 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.93/1,011.60 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.93x = 1,011.60 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.93x = 458,467.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,467.24/732.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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