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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.35, 1,098.93 and 715.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.35, 1,098.93 and 715.23 is: 1,071.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.35 : 1,098.93 = 715.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.35/1,098.93 = 715.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.35x = 1,098.93 × 715.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.35x = 785,987.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,987.70/733.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.78

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