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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.18, 1,013.98 and 651.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.18, 1,013.98 and 651.24 is: 898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.18 : 1,013.98 = 651.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.18/1,013.98 = 651.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.18x = 1,013.98 × 651.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.18x = 660,344.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,344.34/735.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.21

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