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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.20, 1,099.32 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.20, 1,099.32 and 656.40 is: 984.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.20 : 1,099.32 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.20/1,099.32 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.20x = 1,099.32 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.20x = 721,593.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,593.65/733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.17

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