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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,010.70 and 522.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,010.70 and 522.97 is: 720.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,010.70 = 522.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,010.70 = 522.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,010.70 × 522.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 528,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,558.11/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.94

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