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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.05, 1,097.96 and 502.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.05, 1,097.96 and 502.00 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.05 : 1,097.96 = 502.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.05/1,097.96 = 502.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.05x = 1,097.96 × 502.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.05x = 551,170.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,170.67/733.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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