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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.80, 1,098.30 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.80, 1,098.30 and 570.60 is: 854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.80 : 1,098.30 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.80/1,098.30 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.80x = 1,098.30 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.80x = 626,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,689.98/733.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.03

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