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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.47, 1,094.18 and 659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.47, 1,094.18 and 659.23 is: 984.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.47 : 1,094.18 = 659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.47/1,094.18 = 659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.47x = 1,094.18 × 659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.47x = 721,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,316.28/732.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.77

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