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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.08, 1,103.97 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.08, 1,103.97 and 638.04 is: 960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.08 : 1,103.97 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.08/1,103.97 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.08x = 1,103.97 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.08x = 704,377.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,377.02/733.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.85

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