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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.03, 1,099.73 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.03, 1,099.73 and 604.51 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.03 : 1,099.73 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.03/1,099.73 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.03x = 1,099.73 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.03x = 664,797.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,797.78/733.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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