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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.94, 1,098.54 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.94, 1,098.54 and 561.26 is: 840.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.94 : 1,098.54 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.94/1,098.54 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.94x = 1,098.54 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.94x = 616,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,566.56/733.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.08

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