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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,098.60 and 570.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,098.60 and 570.21 is: 854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,098.60 = 570.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,098.60 = 570.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,098.60 × 570.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 626,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,432.71/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.24

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