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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.18, 1,095.08 and 683.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.18, 1,095.08 and 683.15 is: 1,018.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.18 : 1,095.08 = 683.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.18/1,095.08 = 683.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.18x = 1,095.08 × 683.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.18x = 748,095.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,095.01/734.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.96

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