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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.75, 1,103.22 and 654.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.75, 1,103.22 and 654.75 is: 981.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.75 : 1,103.22 = 654.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.75/1,103.22 = 654.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.75x = 1,103.22 × 654.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.75x = 722,333.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,333.30/735.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.76

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