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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735, 1,098.52 and 676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735, 1,098.52 and 676.63 is: 1,011.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735 : 1,098.52 = 676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735/1,098.52 = 676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735x = 1,098.52 × 676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735x = 743,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,291.59/735
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.28

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