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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.65, 1,098.97 and 617.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.65, 1,098.97 and 617.83 is: 926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.65 : 1,098.97 = 617.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.65/1,098.97 = 617.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.65x = 1,098.97 × 617.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.65x = 678,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,972.34/732.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.74

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