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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.68, 1,101.60 and 539.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.68, 1,101.60 and 539.28 is: 809.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.68 : 1,101.60 = 539.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.68/1,101.60 = 539.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.68x = 1,101.60 × 539.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.68x = 594,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,070.85/733.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.71

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