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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.66, 1,096.28 and 639.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.66, 1,096.28 and 639.32 is: 957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.66 : 1,096.28 = 639.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.66/1,096.28 = 639.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.66x = 1,096.28 × 639.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.66x = 700,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,870.53/731.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.92

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