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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.16, 1,008.96 and 613.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.16, 1,008.96 and 613.96 is: 846.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.16 : 1,008.96 = 613.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.16/1,008.96 = 613.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.16x = 1,008.96 × 613.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.16x = 619,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,461.08/732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.07

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