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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.21, 1,096.98 and 628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.21, 1,096.98 and 628.53 is: 941.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.21 : 1,096.98 = 628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.21/1,096.98 = 628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.21x = 1,096.98 × 628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.21x = 689,484.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,484.84/732.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.65

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