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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.48, 1,101.72 and 647.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.48, 1,101.72 and 647.00 is: 970.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.48 : 1,101.72 = 647.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.48/1,101.72 = 647.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.48x = 1,101.72 × 647.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.48x = 712,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,812.36/734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.50

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