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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.16, 1,100.88 and 645.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.16, 1,100.88 and 645.06 is: 971.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.16 : 1,100.88 = 645.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.16/1,100.88 = 645.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.16x = 1,100.88 × 645.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.16x = 710,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,133.65/731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.24

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