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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,103.14 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,103.14 and 646.56 is: 973.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,103.14 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,103.14 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,103.14 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 713,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,246.20/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.50

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