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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.91, 1,103.27 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.91, 1,103.27 and 597.92 is: 898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.91 : 1,103.27 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.91/1,103.27 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.91x = 1,103.27 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.91x = 659,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,658.69/733.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.83

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