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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.29, 1,011.42 and 546.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.29, 1,011.42 and 546.81 is: 754.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.29 : 1,011.42 = 546.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.29/1,011.42 = 546.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.29x = 1,011.42 × 546.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.29x = 553,054.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,054.57/733.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.21

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