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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.86, 1,101.53 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.86, 1,101.53 and 573.30 is: 860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.86 : 1,101.53 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.86/1,101.53 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.86x = 1,101.53 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.86x = 631,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,507.15/733.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.53

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