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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,100.43 and 535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,100.43 and 535.29 is: 803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,100.43 = 535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,100.43 = 535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,100.43 × 535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 589,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,049.17/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.26

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