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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.66, 1,100.73 and 459.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.66, 1,100.73 and 459.43 is: 689.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.66 : 1,100.73 = 459.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.66/1,100.73 = 459.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.66x = 1,100.73 × 459.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.66x = 505,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,708.38/733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.30

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