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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.49, 1,094.60 and 655.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.49, 1,094.60 and 655.64 is: 978.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.49 : 1,094.60 = 655.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.49/1,094.60 = 655.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.49x = 1,094.60 × 655.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.49x = 717,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,663.54/733.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.42

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