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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.32, 1,104.27 and 542.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.32, 1,104.27 and 542.28 is: 816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.32 : 1,104.27 = 542.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.32/1,104.27 = 542.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.32x = 1,104.27 × 542.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.32x = 598,823.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,823.54/733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.59

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