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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.66, 1,099.27 and 641.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.66, 1,099.27 and 641.32 is: 960.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.66 : 1,099.27 = 641.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.66/1,099.27 = 641.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.66x = 1,099.27 × 641.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.66x = 704,983.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,983.84/733.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.91

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