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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.84, 1,011.42 and 650.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.84, 1,011.42 and 650.22 is: 897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.84 : 1,011.42 = 650.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.84/1,011.42 = 650.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.84x = 1,011.42 × 650.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.84x = 657,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,645.51/732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.39

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