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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.46, 1,011.69 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.46, 1,011.69 and 536.63 is: 740.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.46 : 1,011.69 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.46/1,011.69 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.46x = 1,011.69 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.46x = 542,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,898.15/733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.19

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