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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.19, 1,098.51 and 650.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.19, 1,098.51 and 650.63 is: 976.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.19 : 1,098.51 = 650.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.19/1,098.51 = 650.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.19x = 1,098.51 × 650.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.19x = 714,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,727.53/732.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.15

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