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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733, 1,099.59 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733, 1,099.59 and 459.11 is: 688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733 : 1,099.59 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733/1,099.59 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733x = 1,099.59 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733x = 504,833.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,833.22/733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.72

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