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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.58, 1,103.22 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.58, 1,103.22 and 637.54 is: 960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.58 : 1,103.22 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.58/1,103.22 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.58x = 1,103.22 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.58x = 703,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,343.69/732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.09

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