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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.74, 1,007.80 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.74, 1,007.80 and 657.84 is: 907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.74 : 1,007.80 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.74/1,007.80 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.74x = 1,007.80 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.74x = 662,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,971.15/730.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.26

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