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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.15, 1,011.73 and 418.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.15, 1,011.73 and 418.60 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.15 : 1,011.73 = 418.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.15/1,011.73 = 418.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.15x = 1,011.73 × 418.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.15x = 423,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,507.91/733.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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