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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.66, 1,103.50 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.66, 1,103.50 and 650.62 is: 975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.66 : 1,103.50 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.66/1,103.50 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.66x = 1,103.50 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.66x = 717,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,959.17/735.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.94

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