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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.77, 1,097.81 and 663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.77, 1,097.81 and 663.73 is: 995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.77 : 1,097.81 = 663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.77/1,097.81 = 663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.77x = 1,097.81 × 663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.77x = 728,649.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,649.97/731.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.73

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