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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.97, 1,008.86 and 650.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.97, 1,008.86 and 650.23 is: 892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.97 : 1,008.86 = 650.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.97/1,008.86 = 650.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.97x = 1,008.86 × 650.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.97x = 655,985.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,985.26/734.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.53

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