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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,091.55 and 653.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,091.55 and 653.61 is: 975.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,091.55 = 653.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,091.55 = 653.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,091.55 × 653.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 713,448.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,448.00/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.36

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