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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.44, 1,102.59 and 573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.44, 1,102.59 and 573.06 is: 861.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.44 : 1,102.59 = 573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.44/1,102.59 = 573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.44x = 1,102.59 × 573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.44x = 631,850.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,850.23/733.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.49

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