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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,009.59 and 683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,009.59 and 683.61 is: 941.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,009.59 = 683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,009.59 = 683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,009.59 × 683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 690,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,165.82/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.19

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