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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.88, 1,099.87 and 559.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.88, 1,099.87 and 559.91 is: 839.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.88 : 1,099.87 = 559.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.88/1,099.87 = 559.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.88x = 1,099.87 × 559.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.88x = 615,822.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,822.71/733.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.13

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