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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.65, 1,098.64 and 570.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.65, 1,098.64 and 570.53 is: 854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.65 : 1,098.64 = 570.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.65/1,098.64 = 570.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.65x = 1,098.64 × 570.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.65x = 626,807.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,807.08/733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.37

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