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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.58, 1,100.07 and 459.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.58, 1,100.07 and 459.26 is: 688.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.58 : 1,100.07 = 459.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.58/1,100.07 = 459.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.58x = 1,100.07 × 459.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.58x = 505,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,218.15/733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.70

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