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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.76, 1,099.14 and 611.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.76, 1,099.14 and 611.62 is: 916.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.76 : 1,099.14 = 611.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.76/1,099.14 = 611.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.76x = 1,099.14 × 611.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.76x = 672,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,256.01/733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.18

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