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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,011.93 and 418.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,011.93 and 418.59 is: 577.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,011.93 = 418.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,011.93 = 418.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,011.93 × 418.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 423,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,583.78/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.71

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