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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,096.25 and 644.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,096.25 and 644.67 is: 966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,096.25 = 644.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,096.25 = 644.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,096.25 × 644.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 706,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,716.26/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.09

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