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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.49, 1,102.68 and 643.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.49, 1,102.68 and 643.23 is: 965.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.49 : 1,102.68 = 643.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.49/1,102.68 = 643.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.49x = 1,102.68 × 643.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.49x = 709,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,276.86/734.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.67

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