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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,096.57 and 684.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,096.57 and 684.15 is: 1,020.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,096.57 = 684.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,096.57 = 684.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,096.57 × 684.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 750,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,218.37/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.46

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