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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,011.30 and 593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,011.30 and 593.37 is: 818.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,011.30 = 593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,011.30 = 593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,011.30 × 593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 600,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,075.08/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.27

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