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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.51, 1,100.67 and 527.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.51, 1,100.67 and 527.77 is: 791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.51 : 1,100.67 = 527.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.51/1,100.67 = 527.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.51x = 1,100.67 × 527.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.51x = 580,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,900.61/733.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.95

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