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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.18, 1,010.85 and 658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.18, 1,010.85 and 658.50 is: 909.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.18 : 1,010.85 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.18/1,010.85 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.18x = 1,010.85 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.18x = 665,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,644.73/732.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.13

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