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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.73, 1,011.05 and 602.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.73, 1,011.05 and 602.51 is: 830.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.73 : 1,011.05 = 602.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.73/1,011.05 = 602.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.73x = 1,011.05 × 602.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.73x = 609,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,161.93/733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.23

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