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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731.52, 1,094.40 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731.52, 1,094.40 and 658.56 is: 985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731.52 : 1,094.40 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731.52/1,094.40 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731.52x = 1,094.40 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731.52x = 720,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,728.06/731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.25

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