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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.46, 1,098.65 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.46, 1,098.65 and 501.26 is: 750.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.46 : 1,098.65 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.46/1,098.65 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.46x = 1,098.65 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.46x = 550,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,713.30/733.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.84

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