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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.50, 1,101.42 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.50, 1,101.42 and 612.72 is: 920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.50 : 1,101.42 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.50/1,101.42 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.50x = 1,101.42 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.50x = 674,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,862.06/733.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.06

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