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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,098.96 and 634.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,098.96 and 634.84 is: 952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,098.96 = 634.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,098.96 = 634.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,098.96 × 634.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 697,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,663.77/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.23

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