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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.47, 1,092.69 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.47, 1,092.69 and 658.23 is: 983.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.47 : 1,092.69 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.47/1,092.69 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.47x = 1,092.69 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.47x = 719,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,241.34/731.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.28

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