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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.92, 1,101.60 and 519.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.92, 1,101.60 and 519.36 is: 779.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.92 : 1,101.60 = 519.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.92/1,101.60 = 519.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.92x = 1,101.60 × 519.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.92x = 572,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,126.98/733.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.55

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