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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.78, 1,011.90 and 593.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.78, 1,011.90 and 593.80 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.78 : 1,011.90 = 593.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.78/1,011.90 = 593.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.78x = 1,011.90 × 593.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.78x = 600,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,866.22/733.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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