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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,010.34 and 614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,010.34 and 614.80 is: 847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,010.34 = 614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,010.34 = 614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,010.34 × 614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 621,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,157.03/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.05

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