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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.41, 1,098 and 560.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.41, 1,098 and 560.79 is: 839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.41 : 1,098 = 560.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.41/1,098 = 560.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.41x = 1,098 × 560.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.41x = 615,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,747.42/733.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.57

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