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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.64, 1,097.20 and 632.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.64, 1,097.20 and 632.16 is: 944.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.64 : 1,097.20 = 632.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.64/1,097.20 = 632.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.64x = 1,097.20 × 632.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.64x = 693,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,605.95/734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.14

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