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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.41, 1,007.30 and 646.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.41, 1,007.30 and 646.93 is: 887.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.41 : 1,007.30 = 646.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.41/1,007.30 = 646.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.41x = 1,007.30 × 646.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.41x = 651,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,652.59/734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.31

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