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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.14, 1,006.92 and 657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.14, 1,006.92 and 657.24 is: 906.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.14 : 1,006.92 = 657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.14/1,006.92 = 657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.14x = 1,006.92 × 657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.14x = 661,788.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,788.10/730.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.39

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