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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.70, 1,011.69 and 639.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.70, 1,011.69 and 639.48 is: 884.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.70 : 1,011.69 = 639.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.70/1,011.69 = 639.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.70x = 1,011.69 × 639.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.70x = 646,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,955.52/731.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.18

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