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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.14, 1,011.06 and 566.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.14, 1,011.06 and 566.82 is: 781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.14 : 1,011.06 = 566.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.14/1,011.06 = 566.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.14x = 1,011.06 × 566.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.14x = 573,089.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,089.03/733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.69

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