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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.12, 1,013.92 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.12, 1,013.92 and 682.56 is: 941.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.12 : 1,013.92 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.12/1,013.92 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.12x = 1,013.92 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.12x = 692,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,061.24/735.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.43

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