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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.12, 1,011.32 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.12, 1,011.32 and 453.26 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.12 : 1,011.32 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.12/1,011.32 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.12x = 1,011.32 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.12x = 458,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,392.86/733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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