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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.61, 1,094.73 and 655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.61, 1,094.73 and 655.72 is: 978.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.61 : 1,094.73 = 655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.61/1,094.73 = 655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.61x = 1,094.73 × 655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.61x = 717,836.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,836.63/733.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.49

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