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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.04, 1,012.14 and 665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.04, 1,012.14 and 665.60 is: 916.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.04 : 1,012.14 = 665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.04/1,012.14 = 665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.04x = 1,012.14 × 665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.04x = 673,680.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,680.38/735.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.52

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