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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.70, 1,097.70 and 616.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.70, 1,097.70 and 616.60 is: 923.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.70 : 1,097.70 = 616.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.70/1,097.70 = 616.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.70x = 1,097.70 × 616.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.70x = 676,841.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,841.82/732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.76

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