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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.51, 1,014.41 and 646.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.51, 1,014.41 and 646.80 is: 892.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.51 : 1,014.41 = 646.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.51/1,014.41 = 646.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.51x = 1,014.41 × 646.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.51x = 656,122.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,122.01/735.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.06

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