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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.40, 1,013.76 and 656.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.40, 1,013.76 and 656.64 is: 906.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.40 : 1,013.76 = 656.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.40/1,013.76 = 656.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.40x = 1,013.76 × 656.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.40x = 665,675.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,675.37/734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.42

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