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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.58, 1,104.73 and 638.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.58, 1,104.73 and 638.54 is: 961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.58 : 1,104.73 = 638.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.58/1,104.73 = 638.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.58x = 1,104.73 × 638.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.58x = 705,411.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,411.10/733.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.60

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