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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.70, 1,010.10 and 645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.70, 1,010.10 and 645.22 is: 889.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.70 : 1,010.10 = 645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.70/1,010.10 = 645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.70x = 1,010.10 × 645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.70x = 651,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,736.72/732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.50

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