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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.98, 1,099.35 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.98, 1,099.35 and 560.37 is: 839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.98 : 1,099.35 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.98/1,099.35 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.98x = 1,099.35 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.98x = 616,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,042.76/733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.32

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