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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.02, 1,096.64 and 657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.02, 1,096.64 and 657.12 is: 980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.02 : 1,096.64 = 657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.02/1,096.64 = 657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.02x = 1,096.64 × 657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.02x = 720,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,624.08/735.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.41

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