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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.73, 1,101.44 and 580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.73, 1,101.44 and 580.17 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.73 : 1,101.44 = 580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.73/1,101.44 = 580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.73x = 1,101.44 × 580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.73x = 639,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,022.44/733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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