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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.41, 1,098.70 and 651.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.41, 1,098.70 and 651.40 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.41 : 1,098.70 = 651.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.41/1,098.70 = 651.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.41x = 1,098.70 × 651.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.41x = 715,688.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,688.80/733.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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