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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.71, 1,012.30 and 663.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.71, 1,012.30 and 663.55 is: 915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.71 : 1,012.30 = 663.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.71/1,012.30 = 663.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.71x = 1,012.30 × 663.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.71x = 671,711.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,711.67/733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.50

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