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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.36, 1,100.34 and 459.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.36, 1,100.34 and 459.88 is: 690.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.36 : 1,100.34 = 459.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.36/1,100.34 = 459.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.36x = 1,100.34 × 459.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.36x = 506,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,024.36/733.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.01

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