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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.71, 1,099.53 and 578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.71, 1,099.53 and 578.96 is: 867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.71 : 1,099.53 = 578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.71/1,099.53 = 578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.71x = 1,099.53 × 578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.71x = 636,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,578.39/733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.62

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