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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.66, 1,102.87 and 588.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.66, 1,102.87 and 588.99 is: 885.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.66 : 1,102.87 = 588.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.66/1,102.87 = 588.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.66x = 1,102.87 × 588.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.66x = 649,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,579.40/733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.40

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