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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,100.52 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,100.52 and 552.24 is: 828.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,100.52 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,100.52 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,100.52 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 607,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,751.16/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.36

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