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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.27, 1,015.11 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.27, 1,015.11 and 653.27 is: 901.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.27 : 1,015.11 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.27/1,015.11 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.27x = 1,015.11 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.27x = 663,135.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,135.83/735.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.89

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