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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.22, 1,011.86 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.22, 1,011.86 and 453.45 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.22 : 1,011.86 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.22/1,011.86 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.22x = 1,011.86 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.22x = 458,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,833.70/733.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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