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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.67, 1,102.21 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.67, 1,102.21 and 654.08 is: 981.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.67 : 1,102.21 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.67/1,102.21 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.67x = 1,102.21 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.67x = 720,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,926.37/734.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.29

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