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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.73, 1,100.18 and 647.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.73, 1,100.18 and 647.26 is: 970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.73 : 1,100.18 = 647.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.73/1,100.18 = 647.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.73x = 1,100.18 × 647.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.73x = 712,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,101.37/733.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.53

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