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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.04, 1,097.02 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.04, 1,097.02 and 577.68 is: 864.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.04 : 1,097.02 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.04/1,097.02 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.04x = 1,097.02 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.04x = 633,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,726.51/733.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.52

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