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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.36, 1,011.12 and 615.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.36, 1,011.12 and 615.79 is: 849.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.36 : 1,011.12 = 615.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.36/1,011.12 = 615.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.36x = 1,011.12 × 615.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.36x = 622,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,637.58/733.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.02

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