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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,011.96 and 418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,011.96 and 418.53 is: 577.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,011.96 = 418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,011.96 = 418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,011.96 × 418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 423,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,535.62/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.61

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