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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.60, 1,098.50 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.60, 1,098.50 and 646.13 is: 968.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.60 : 1,098.50 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.60/1,098.50 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.60x = 1,098.50 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.60x = 709,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,773.32/732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.84

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