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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.52, 1,097.40 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.52, 1,097.40 and 660.56 is: 988.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.52 : 1,097.40 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.52/1,097.40 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.52x = 1,097.40 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.52x = 724,898.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,898.54/733.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.25

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