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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,011.83 and 418.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,011.83 and 418.47 is: 577.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,011.83 = 418.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,011.83 = 418.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,011.83 × 418.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 423,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,417.45/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.42

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