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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.45, 1,004.00 and 651.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.45, 1,004.00 and 651.01 is: 893.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.45 : 1,004.00 = 651.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.45/1,004.00 = 651.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.45x = 1,004.00 × 651.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.45x = 653,613.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,613.16/731.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.58

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