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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.56, 1,099.73 and 501.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.56, 1,099.73 and 501.89 is: 752.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.56 : 1,099.73 = 501.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.56/1,099.73 = 501.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.56x = 1,099.73 × 501.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.56x = 551,935.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,935.48/733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.41

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