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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.46, 1,100.39 and 513.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.46, 1,100.39 and 513.95 is: 771.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.46 : 1,100.39 = 513.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.46/1,100.39 = 513.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.46x = 1,100.39 × 513.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.46x = 565,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,537.37/733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.06

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