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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.66, 1,007.28 and 653.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.66, 1,007.28 and 653.22 is: 898.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.66 : 1,007.28 = 653.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.66/1,007.28 = 653.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.66x = 1,007.28 × 653.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.66x = 657,975.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,975.44/732.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.06

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