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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.17, 1,099.96 and 652.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.17, 1,099.96 and 652.58 is: 979.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.17 : 1,099.96 = 652.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.17/1,099.96 = 652.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.17x = 1,099.96 × 652.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.17x = 717,804.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,804.77/733.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.04

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