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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.05, 1,095.15 and 653.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.05, 1,095.15 and 653.15 is: 978.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.05 : 1,095.15 = 653.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.05/1,095.15 = 653.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.05x = 1,095.15 × 653.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.05x = 715,299.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,299.96/731.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.46

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