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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.49, 1,098.11 and 631.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.49, 1,098.11 and 631.43 is: 945.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.49 : 1,098.11 = 631.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.49/1,098.11 = 631.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.49x = 1,098.11 × 631.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.49x = 693,376.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,376.44/733.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.31

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