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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.62, 1,011.96 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.62, 1,011.96 and 453.62 is: 625.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.62 : 1,011.96 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.62/1,011.96 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.62x = 1,011.96 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.62x = 459,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,045.30/733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.73

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