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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.63, 1,011.31 and 602.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.63, 1,011.31 and 602.41 is: 830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.63 : 1,011.31 = 602.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.63/1,011.31 = 602.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.63x = 1,011.31 × 602.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.63x = 609,223.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,223.26/733.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.42

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