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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 730.87, 1,007.98 and 657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 730.87, 1,007.98 and 657.97 is: 907.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    730.87 : 1,007.98 = 657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    730.87/1,007.98 = 657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    730.87x = 1,007.98 × 657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    730.87x = 663,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,216.44/730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.44

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