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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.95, 1,097.50 and 617.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.95, 1,097.50 and 617.63 is: 924.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.95 : 1,097.50 = 617.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.95/1,097.50 = 617.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.95x = 1,097.50 × 617.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.95x = 677,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,843.05/732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.82

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