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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.14, 1,011.35 and 593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.14, 1,011.35 and 593.41 is: 818.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.14 : 1,011.35 = 593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.14/1,011.35 = 593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.14x = 1,011.35 × 593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.14x = 600,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,145.20/733.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.60

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