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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,011.52 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,011.52 and 593.52 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,011.52 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,011.52 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,011.52 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 600,357.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,357.35/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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