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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.56, 1,098.41 and 640.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.56, 1,098.41 and 640.59 is: 959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.56 : 1,098.41 = 640.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.56/1,098.41 = 640.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.56x = 1,098.41 × 640.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.56x = 703,627.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,627.26/733.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.20

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