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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,014.03 and 592.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,014.03 and 592.71 is: 818.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,014.03 = 592.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,014.03 = 592.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,014.03 × 592.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 601,025.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,025.72/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.93

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