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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,009.29 and 607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,009.29 and 607.53 is: 836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,009.29 = 607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,009.29 = 607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,009.29 × 607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 613,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,180.02/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.21

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