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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.26, 1,100.43 and 568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.26, 1,100.43 and 568.29 is: 852.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.26 : 1,100.43 = 568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.26/1,100.43 = 568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.26x = 1,100.43 × 568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.26x = 625,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,363.36/733.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.85

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