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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.16, 1,095.87 and 685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.16, 1,095.87 and 685.56 is: 1,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.16 : 1,095.87 = 685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.16/1,095.87 = 685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.16x = 1,095.87 × 685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.16x = 751,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,284.64/734.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.33

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