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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,012.41 and 682.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,012.41 and 682.13 is: 941.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,012.41 = 682.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,012.41 = 682.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,012.41 × 682.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 690,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,590.17/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.94

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