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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.66, 1,095.99 and 645.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.66, 1,095.99 and 645.61 is: 968.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.66 : 1,095.99 = 645.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.66/1,095.99 = 645.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.66x = 1,095.99 × 645.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.66x = 707,582.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,582.10/730.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.42

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