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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,097.70 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,097.70 and 501.31 is: 750.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,097.70 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,097.70 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,097.70 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 550,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,287.99/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.21

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