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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.80, 1,013.15 and 577.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.80, 1,013.15 and 577.07 is: 796.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.80 : 1,013.15 = 577.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.80/1,013.15 = 577.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.80x = 1,013.15 × 577.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.80x = 584,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,650.52/733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.74

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