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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.07, 1,096.65 and 633.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.07, 1,096.65 and 633.29 is: 949.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.07 : 1,096.65 = 633.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.07/1,096.65 = 633.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.07x = 1,096.65 × 633.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.07x = 694,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,492.00/731.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.97

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