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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.57, 1,092.72 and 654.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.57, 1,092.72 and 654.81 is: 976.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.57 : 1,092.72 = 654.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.57/1,092.72 = 654.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.57x = 1,092.72 × 654.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.57x = 715,523.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,523.98/732.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.73

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