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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.78, 1,102.77 and 658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.78, 1,102.77 and 658.23 is: 987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.78 : 1,102.77 = 658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.78/1,102.77 = 658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.78x = 1,102.77 × 658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.78x = 725,876.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,876.30/734.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.88

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