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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.48, 1,095.93 and 639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.48, 1,095.93 and 639.95 is: 958.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.48 : 1,095.93 = 639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.48/1,095.93 = 639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.48x = 1,095.93 × 639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.48x = 701,334.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,334.92/731.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.80

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