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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.38, 1,011.27 and 556.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.38, 1,011.27 and 556.66 is: 767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.38 : 1,011.27 = 556.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.38/1,011.27 = 556.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.38x = 1,011.27 × 556.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.38x = 562,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,933.78/733.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.59

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