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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.18, 1,010.72 and 558.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.18, 1,010.72 and 558.22 is: 769.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.18 : 1,010.72 = 558.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.18/1,010.72 = 558.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.18x = 1,010.72 × 558.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.18x = 564,204.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,204.12/733.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.53

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