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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.20, 1,011.94 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.20, 1,011.94 and 434.50 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.20 : 1,011.94 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.20/1,011.94 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.20x = 1,011.94 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.20x = 439,687.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,687.93/733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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