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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,013.14 and 575.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,013.14 and 575.76 is: 795.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,013.14 = 575.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,013.14 = 575.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,013.14 × 575.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 583,325.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,325.49/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.52

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