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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.34, 1,010.10 and 661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.34, 1,010.10 and 661.38 is: 913.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.34 : 1,010.10 = 661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.34/1,010.10 = 661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.34x = 1,010.10 × 661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.34x = 668,059.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,059.94/731.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.47

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