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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.15, 1,095.75 and 555.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.15, 1,095.75 and 555.96 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.15 : 1,095.75 = 555.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.15/1,095.75 = 555.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.15x = 1,095.75 × 555.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.15x = 609,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,193.17/732.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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