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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.23, 1,005.48 and 659.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.23, 1,005.48 and 659.31 is: 904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.23 : 1,005.48 = 659.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.23/1,005.48 = 659.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.23x = 1,005.48 × 659.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.23x = 662,923.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,923.02/733.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.11

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