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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.96, 1,094.83 and 663.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.96, 1,094.83 and 663.90 is: 990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.96 : 1,094.83 = 663.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.96/1,094.83 = 663.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.96x = 1,094.83 × 663.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.96x = 726,856.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,856.82/733.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.32

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