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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.71, 1,101.61 and 643.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.71, 1,101.61 and 643.49 is: 966.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.71 : 1,101.61 = 643.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.71/1,101.61 = 643.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.71x = 1,101.61 × 643.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.71x = 708,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,877.77/733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.16

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