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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.96, 1,484.86 and 732.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.96, 1,484.86 and 732.25 is: 1,096.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.96 : 1,484.86 = 732.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.96/1,484.86 = 732.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.96x = 1,484.86 × 732.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.96x = 1,087,285.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,285.07/991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.10

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