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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.02, 1,011.46 and 413.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.02, 1,011.46 and 413.98 is: 571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.02 : 1,011.46 = 413.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.02/1,011.46 = 413.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.02x = 1,011.46 × 413.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.02x = 418,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,724.21/733.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.23

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