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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.86, 1,099.58 and 516.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.86, 1,099.58 and 516.38 is: 773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.86 : 1,099.58 = 516.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.86/1,099.58 = 516.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.86x = 1,099.58 × 516.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.86x = 567,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,793.04/733.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.71

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