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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.64, 1,092.63 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.64, 1,092.63 and 651 is: 972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.64 : 1,092.63 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.64/1,092.63 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.64x = 1,092.63 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.64x = 711,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,302.13/731.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.20

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