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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.52, 1,097.74 and 645.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.52, 1,097.74 and 645.67 is: 967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.52 : 1,097.74 = 645.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.52/1,097.74 = 645.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.52x = 1,097.74 × 645.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.52x = 708,777.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,777.79/732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.59

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