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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.16, 1,098.01 and 636.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.16, 1,098.01 and 636.45 is: 953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.16 : 1,098.01 = 636.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.16/1,098.01 = 636.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.16x = 1,098.01 × 636.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.16x = 698,822.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,822.54/733.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.17

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