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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.86, 1,098.10 and 654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.86, 1,098.10 and 654.05 is: 976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.86 : 1,098.10 = 654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.86/1,098.10 = 654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.86x = 1,098.10 × 654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.86x = 718,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,212.31/735.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.02

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