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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.58, 1,103.67 and 643.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.58, 1,103.67 and 643.44 is: 966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.58 : 1,103.67 = 643.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.58/1,103.67 = 643.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.58x = 1,103.67 × 643.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.58x = 710,145.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,145.42/734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.74

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