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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.64, 1,099.24 and 516.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.64, 1,099.24 and 516.84 is: 774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.64 : 1,099.24 = 516.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.64/1,099.24 = 516.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.64x = 1,099.24 × 516.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.64x = 568,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,131.20/733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.40

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