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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733.84, 1,012.80 and 651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733.84, 1,012.80 and 651.22 is: 898.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733.84 : 1,012.80 = 651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733.84/1,012.80 = 651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733.84x = 1,012.80 × 651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733.84x = 659,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,555.62/733.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.77

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