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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,102.12 and 588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,102.12 and 588.50 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,102.12 = 588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,102.12 = 588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,102.12 × 588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 648,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,592.11/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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