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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.59, 1,099.72 and 643.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.59, 1,099.72 and 643.47 is: 963.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.59 : 1,099.72 = 643.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.59/1,099.72 = 643.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.59x = 1,099.72 × 643.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.59x = 707,632.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,632.94/734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.30

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