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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.12, 1,011.16 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.12, 1,011.16 and 680.56 is: 938.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.12 : 1,011.16 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.12/1,011.16 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.12x = 1,011.16 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.12x = 688,155.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,155.05/733.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.67

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