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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.74, 1,103.02 and 610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.74, 1,103.02 and 610.81 is: 920.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.74 : 1,103.02 = 610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.74/1,103.02 = 610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.74x = 1,103.02 × 610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.74x = 673,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,735.65/731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.73

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