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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.74, 1,015.76 and 653.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.74, 1,015.76 and 653.73 is: 902.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.74 : 1,015.76 = 653.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.74/1,015.76 = 653.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.74x = 1,015.76 × 653.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.74x = 664,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,034.42/735.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.54

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