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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733, 1,099.09 and 502.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733, 1,099.09 and 502.15 is: 752.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733 : 1,099.09 = 502.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733/1,099.09 = 502.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733x = 1,099.09 × 502.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733x = 551,908.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,908.04/733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.94

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