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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,097.70 and 562.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,097.70 and 562.20 is: 841.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,097.70 = 562.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,097.70 = 562.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,097.70 × 562.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 617,126.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,126.94/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.83

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