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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.02, 1,101.34 and 645.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.02, 1,101.34 and 645.68 is: 963.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.02 : 1,101.34 = 645.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.02/1,101.34 = 645.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.02x = 1,101.34 × 645.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.02x = 711,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,113.21/738.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.54

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