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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.84, 1,011.99 and 593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.84, 1,011.99 and 593.86 is: 818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.84 : 1,011.99 = 593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.84/1,011.99 = 593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.84x = 1,011.99 × 593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.84x = 600,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,980.38/733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.95

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