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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.23, 1,092.67 and 654.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.23, 1,092.67 and 654.34 is: 976.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.23 : 1,092.67 = 654.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.23/1,092.67 = 654.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.23x = 1,092.67 × 654.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.23x = 714,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,977.69/732.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.44

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